The much-anticipated return of Mike Tyson to the boxing ring to take on Jake Paul is causing a frenzy among fans and bettors alike. The bout is scheduled to take place on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will be streamed globally on Netflix. This event is expected to be the most heavily bet on boxing match of the year, with fans eagerly awaiting the clash between the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Tyson and the 27-year-old social media influencer turned boxer Paul.
Exciting Matchup
The fight will be sanctioned as a professional bout and will consist of 8 rounds, with each round lasting two minutes. Tyson’s last professional fight was in 2005, while he last stepped into the ring for an exhibition match in 2020. In addition to Tyson vs. Paul, the event will also feature a matchup between lightweight world champion Katie Taylor and boxing trailblazer Amanda Serrano, the unified featherweight champion. Both Taylor and Serrano have previously headlined the first-ever sold-out women’s boxing event at Madison Square Garden.
Interest in the fight is high, with over 121,000 fans signing up for presale access to tickets. Most Valuable Promotions, the company co-owned by Jake Paul that is promoting the event, has reported overwhelming interest from fans. A unique $2 million VIP package is being offered, which includes two ringside seats, four first-row floor seats, four second-row floor seats, a pre-fight locker room photo with both Paul and Tyson, gloves signed by both fighters, and two-night luxury penthouse accommodations at the hotel where the fighters will be staying.
Betting on the Fight
Betting interest in the fight is also on the rise, with BetMGM already taking bets on the outcome. Currently, Jake Paul is the favorite with odds of -145, but 70% of the money is being bet on Tyson. According to Alex Rella, a senior trader at BetMGM, this fight has the potential to draw in a wide range of demographics, including Tyson supporters, Jake Paul haters, and casual sports fans. It is expected to be the most bet on boxing match of the year.
While the financial terms of the fight and what Netflix will receive from it have not been disclosed, Netflix has announced that it will make the bout available to all subscribers at no cost as part of its push into sports. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are expected to earn eight-figure paychecks from the fight, according to Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. Bidarian expressed hopes that the event will become the most viewed streaming event in U.S. sports history.
The Tyson vs. Paul boxing match is shaping up to be the must-see event of the summer. With high fan interest, soaring ticket prices, and strong betting activity, this fight promises to be a spectacle that will captivate audiences around the world.
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