Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are both back! Live at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on July 20, a fight between 57-year-old Tyson and 27-year-old Paul will be shown on Netflix. The betting odds and tape story leading up to this event are detailed here.
Details About Tyson vs. Paul Bout
The specific rules of the fight have still to be determined, but Tyson and Paul are in favour of professional fight regulations that are similar to amateur contests, with the exception of the prohibition of headgear. By selecting AT&T Stadium as the location, the promoters seem to have faith in their ability to get all required permissions and guarantee a sanctioned event. Even though Tyson has had problems getting licenses in the past, his commitment to training for this shows that he is determined to win.
With Hotboxin’s closing, Tyson’s podcasting odyssey comes to a close, but his dedication to training shows that he will return to the boxing ring victorious. As the scene is set for an exciting sporting duel, fans can’t wait to see Tyson’s return and his confrontation with Jake Paul.
What is Mike Tyson’s Record?
Among the all-time greats in boxing, Mike Tyson has a 56-6 record with 44 knockout victories.
After defeating Trevor Berbick on November 22, 1986, the “baddest man on the planet” became the youngest boxer to ever win a heavyweight belt.
From 1987 to 1990, he won all nineteen of his professional heavyweight bouts and remained unchallenged as the champion. After serving a three-year prison sentence for rape in the mid-1990s, he became only the sixth man to win back a heavyweight championship he had previously lost.
Unfortunately, his career took a nosedive in the latter stages, as he was knocked out by Lennox Lewis in 2002 and lost twice in the late 1990s to Evander Holyfield (the second loss being the one in which Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear).
What Weight Division is the Tyson-Paul Fight?
Although the exact weight class has not been revealed, it is quite probable that it will be heavyweight. Throughout his career, Tyson fought in the heavyweight division, whilst Paul has competed at the cruiserweight (light heavyweight) level.
In their most recent about, Paul weighed 199.8 pounds, but Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. in 2020 at a weight of 220.4.
On March 7, Paul said on X that he would fight at heavyweight and claimed that a video of Tyson from two weeks ago, which was really four years old, was real. People were not happy with the post.
Paul and Tyson’s Height Disparity
Paul towers above Tyson in stature. From his 6-foot-1 frame, he can reach 76 inches. Tyson has a 71-inch reach and stands at 5-foot-10.
Given that Tyson faced just one opponent who was shorter than him, it may not be an issue. Throughout his career, he went 56-6.
Odds on Jake Paul vs. Tyson Mike
The odds for this exhibition were hypothetically determined after we reviewed Paul’s fighting history. It is not surprising that Jake Paul is the favourite, considering the age difference, but Mike Tyson’s record speaks for itself. The most recent odds for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson have Tyson listed as a +270 underdog and Paul as a -350 favourite.
🥊 Jake Paul Odds to Win: | -350 |
🥊 Mike Tyson Odds to Win: | +270 |
📝 Draw: | +700 |
✅ Odds Last Verified: | March 21, 2024 |
If you placed $100 on Paul to win, you would get $28.57 in return, for a total of $128.57. But if you bet the same amount on Tyson, you’d walk away with $270, for a total of $370.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Predictions & Pick
There would be no justice in a battle between these two when they are at the height of their powers. Clearly, Tyson is the better fighter. On the other hand, it’s difficult to see 57-year-old Tyson challenging 27-year-old Paul to a fight. We have The Problem Child taking on Iron Mike this summer since Paul was our big favourite.
Pick: Jake Paul to Win