A meeting between YouTube personality Jake Paul and former heavyweight world champion ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson took place to build anticipation for their highly awaited match-up.
Scheduled for Saturday, July 20, Paul and Tyson are set to compete at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in a professional boxing bout to be broadcast live on Netflix.
This will mark Tyson’s return to the professional boxing scene following his last fight in 2005 against Kevin McBride. Meanwhile, ‘The Problem Child,’ Jake Paul, will be stepping into the ring for the 11th time, having built a reputation by defeating several former MMA fighters and lesser-known boxers.
Prior to their face-off, Paul and Tyson appeared at The Apollo Theater in New York to field questions from the media and engage in a confrontation.
Tickets for the much-anticipated match will go on sale exclusively at SeatGeek.com on Thursday, May 16 at noon. According to Marca, 120,000 fans have already signed up for presale access.
Furthermore, the event will offer a groundbreaking $2 million VIP ticket package that includes ringside seats, a security escort, a pre-fight photo opportunity with Tyson and Paul, signed gloves from both fighters, and a chance to be on stage during the weigh-ins.
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul will be accompanied by one of the most anticipated rematches of all time
Aside from Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, viewers worldwide will witness one of the most eagerly awaited rematches in boxing history as Katie Taylor defends her undisputed super lightweight title against Amanda Serrano from Puerto Rico.
This fight will serve as a repeat of their memorable clash at Madison Square Garden in April 2022, where Taylor emerged victorious with a split-decision win to maintain her undisputed lightweight world title.
Watch the complete Paul vs. Tyson press conference below:
