Netflix makes its splashy debut into the world of combat sports this week with an eight-round heavyweight boxing match between former Disney star Jake Paul and the legendary Mike Tyson.
Paul and Tyson had to weigh in at over 200 pounds for the match, which they both easily cleared. Paul came in at 227.2 pounds, which is the heaviest of his career after previously fighting at cruiserweight. Meanwhile, Tyson stepped on the scale at 228.4 pounds.
Paul (10-1) is one of the biggest names in boxing due to his crossover appeal. The influencer has made a name for himself inside the ring by beating mixed martial arts legends. Past victims include Mike Perry, Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, and Ben Askren. Paul’s lone defeat came to Tommy Fury, the younger half-brother of Tyson Fury.
Meanwhile, Tyson (50-6) hasn’t had a professional fight since an embarrassing defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005. Once the most-feared boxer in the world, Tyson ended his career with three losses in his last four fights. The former IBF, WBA and WBC world heavyweight champion is now 58 years old. Back in 2020, “Iron Mike” had a boxing exhibition against Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will air live on Netflix. The four-fight main card starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Weigh-in Results:
Jake Paul (227.2) vs. Mike Tyson (228.4)
Katie Taylor (137.4) vs. Amanda Serrano (137.4)
Mario Barrios (146.8) vs. Abel Ramos (146.4)
Neeraj Goyat (162) vs. Whindersson Nunes (164)
Shadasia Green (167.8) vs. Melinda Watpool (166.8)
Lucas Bahdi (134.6) vs. Armando Casamonica (138.6)*
Bruce Carrington (125.8) vs. Dana Coolwell (125.2)
*Casamonica missed weight by 2.6 pounds and will be fined a percentage of his purse.
