The upcoming bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has created massive hype and anticipation among boxing fans and sports enthusiasts. Scheduled to take place on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the fight is already seeing a surge in ticket prices and strong interest from bettors. This match, which will be streamed globally on Netflix, is set to be one of the most heavily bet on boxing events of the year.
The Fighters and the Event
Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight champion who will be 58 at the time of the fight, is making his return to the ring to take on the 27-year-old social media influencer turned boxer, Jake Paul. The fight, sanctioned as a professional bout, will consist of 8 rounds, with each round lasting two minutes. While Tyson last fought in an exhibition match in 2020, his last professional fight dates back to 2005.
The event will not only feature the highly-anticipated Tyson vs. Paul showdown but will also include a match between lightweight world champion Katie Taylor and boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano. These two fighters previously made history by headlining the first-ever sold-out women’s boxing event at Madison Square Garden.
Most Valuable Promotions, the company co-owned by Jake Paul that is promoting the event, has reported an overwhelming response from fans. More than 121,000 fans have signed up for presale access to the fight, with tickets set to go on sale officially next Thursday. The company also has a unique offer for the fight – a $2 million VIP package. This exclusive offer includes two ringside seats, four first-row floor seats, a pre-fight locker room photo opportunity with both Paul and Tyson, signed gloves from both fighters, and two-night luxury penthouse accommodations at the fighters’ hotel.
Impact on Boxing and Expectations
Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP, expressed the company’s goal of bringing awareness and exposure back to boxing in a significant way. Bidarian emphasized the broad demographic appeal of the fight, catering to Tyson supporters, Jake Paul haters, and casual sports fans alike. With the current odds favoring Jake Paul as the favorite (-145), there is a significant percentage of bets being placed on Tyson, indicating the widespread interest in the match.
While the financial terms of the fight and Netflix’s involvement have not been disclosed, it is expected that both Tyson and Paul will earn eight-figure sums from the event. Netflix will make the fight available to all subscribers at no additional cost, further expanding its reach into the sports streaming market. Bidarian expressed optimism about the event becoming one of the most-watched streaming events in U.S. sports history, underscoring the significance of this bout in the world of sports entertainment.
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