Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are gearing up for a blockbuster boxing match set to take place in the early hours of Saturday morning – an event that has fight fans across the globe on the edge of their seats.
Tyson, 58, is making his return to the ring for the first time since his 2020 exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr, known as ‘Lockdown Knockdown. ‘ On the other hand, ‘Problem Child’ Paul, 27, is preparing for his third fight this year after his first-round knockout of Ryan Bourland in March and his sixth-round TKO over bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry in July.
When it comes to professional fighting, Paul boasts an impressive 10-1 record since turning pro four years ago, leaving UFC stars like Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley in his wake. His only setback so far was a narrow split-decision loss to Tommy Fury last February.
Meanwhile, Tyson hasn’t competed professionally since his 2005 defeat to Kevin McBride, which marked the end of a remarkable 50-6-2 (No Contest) record. In his heyday, Tyson held the WBC, WBA and IBF titles and faced off against skilled boxers such as Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, and Frank Bruno.
With fight enthusiasts keen to see if Tyson can still unleash his beastly side in the ring to halt Paul’s progress, millions are expected to tune in to watch the fight, while 80,000 will pack out the ATandT Stadium in Arlington, Texas. But where can you watch the fight, and when does it start? Here’s what you need to know….
What channel is Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul on?
UK terrestrial TV viewers will be left disappointed as the upcoming bout between Tyson and Paul won’t be broadcasted. This is due to an exclusive deal signed by Paul’s and Nakisa Bidarian’s Most Valuable Promotions with Netflix to live stream the fight.
In a pioneering move, Netflix will premiere the full card leading up to Tyson’s clash with Paul, available for subscribers at no additional charge. Those who don’t want to miss the action can still sign up for a Netflix account, with monthly subscriptions starting from £4.99 per month with ads.
When does the fight happen?
Although the fight is advertised as taking place on Friday, November 15 globally, it will actually occur in the early hours of Saturday morning for UK fans due to the time difference. The main card is expected to start around 1am on Saturday morning, with the main event ring walks anticipated at 4am.
This equates to 7pm and 10pm on Friday evening for those tuning in from Texas – prime time for such an event. Fans watching worldwide should bear in mind that the main event’s timings could vary depending on the duration of the undercard.