A fight that will be screened live on Netflix this summer will take place between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
In a bombshell announcement made on Thursday, it was revealed that social-star-turned-boxer Paul and heavyweight legend Tyson would go head to head at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
“It’s crazy to think that, in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard," Paul said in the news release. "Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons."
Yesterday, Paul tweeted that he is "going to make sure [Tyson] knows who I am real close and personal."
It hasn't yet been announced whether it will be a professional contest or rather an exhibition.
Paul has previously spoken of facing Tyson after emphatically knocking out former basketball player Nate Robinson on the undercard of ‘Iron Mike’s’ exhibition bout against fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, in November 2020.
But who is Jake Paul? Here's what you need to know.
Who is Jake Paul?
Born in 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, Jake Paul achieved fame through platforms such as Vine.
He started posting videos on the platform in September 2013 and had amassed 5.3 million followers and two billion views before the app closed.
He later grew a following on YouTube, and over time explored other areas such as music, with his debut 2017 single It's Everyday Bro, before entering the world of boxing.
In 2018, Paul made his boxing debut in a white-collar match against British YouTuber Deji Olatunji. He won against Olatunji via technical knockout in the fifth round.
In 2020, he made his professional debut against English Saudi Arabian YouTuber AnEsonGib. Paul defeated AnEsonGib via technical knockout in the first round.
What is his fight record?
Paul has a record of 9-1 with six knockouts. His most recent win came on March 2 against Ryan Bourland with a first-round stoppage.
What are his stats?
Jake Paul is 6 foot 1 and weighs 14.2 stone.
When is he fighting Mike Tyson?
Paul's fight with Tyson will take place on Saturday, July 20. This will be Paul's debut fight at heavyweight.
