After 19 long years, the legendary Mike Tyson is about to make a stunning comeback. The most awaited fight, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is to be streamed on Netflix all across the globe. Jake Paul, who is 31 years younger than Tyson, is about to face off against the world’s most feared and revered boxer. The fight is scheduled for Friday, November 15, 2024. However, right before the fight during their face-off on Friday, Tyson slapped Jake Paul in what seemed to be a heated argument. Continue reading to know more about it and more details on the upcoming match!
Mike Tyson’s comeback on Netflix
“The Baddest Man on the Planet” Mike Tyson has declared a comeback to his beloved ring. And oh, what a comeback it is! This upcoming match, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, will be streamed in over 190 countries on Netflix. A first of its kind, Netflix has teamed up with Jake Paul’s promotional film, Most Valuable Promotions for this match. This implies that Netflix subscribers will not have to pay additional charges to watch the game, even if Paul is a popular pay-per-view draw, as his fight against Fury garnered over 800,000 copies. The promising match is about to turn into a historic one, as Netflix carries almost 283 million subscribers all over the world.
Also read: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight: The Epic Clash of Age, Fame, and Controversy
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul
In a surprising turn of events, Mike Tyson has slapped Jake Paul right before the upcoming match. The two contenders met on Friday for their final face-off before the big fight. However, when Paul appeared to be provoking Tyson, the boxing star lost his cool and hit Paul hard across the face. This came as a shock to the crowd attending. Tyson had to be held back while Paul threw kisses at him and touched his cheek. Tyson was carried away as he replied, “Talking’s over.” Paul, before making his exit, boomed into the microphone saying, “He must die.”
Jake Paul later took to his social media page on X, writing “This is a pinch moment. I got slapped by Mike Tyson (hug emoji).” With all the drama prior to the upcoming match, one thing remains certain: it is going to be the baddest match on Netflix.
Who is Jake Paul?
A professional boxer, Jake Paul became a social media sensation through his account on YouTube. He had an astonishing 5.3 million followers and more than 2 billion views online only by the age of 16. He gained popularity by the time he was on YouTube and entered the world of boxing when he challenged a competing YouTuber, Deji Olatunji back in 2018. He now carries a professional record of 10 wins (seven knockouts). His most popular fight was against the 47-year-old, Anderson Silva.
Why is Jake Paul fighting Mike Tyson?
Paul mentioned that he is competing against Tyson to make $40 million and gain recognition. He mentions that he would like to be popular after defeating a legend. Moreover, he seeks popularity as a pugilist to become the sixth man to impose injury on a heavyweight champion.
Watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Live
The upcoming match, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul will be aired only on Netflix. This is done as Netflix has paired up with Jake Paul’s promotional film, Most Valuable Promotions. Subscribers can watch Tyson making a most awaited comeback after 19 long years on the platform Netflix, with a subscription starting at $7.99/month.
