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Netflix Sets Live Boxing Match Between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

Netflix is getting ready to enter the boxing arena, and they found a perfect way to promote their latest foray into the world of sports. The streaming giant will stream the live boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, set to take place in Texas this summer. Tyson, who’s considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, is nearing his 60s but that’s not stopping him from stepping back into the ring. He will come face to face with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, who made his professional boxing debut in 2020. Mike Tyson released an official statement confirming this fight and said he’s very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul. “He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT. It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch,” said Tyson. Paul described his face-off with the Iron Mike as “the fight of a lifetime” and said he can’t wait to see if he has what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20, and it will stream globally exclusively on Netflix.