Legendary boxer Mike Tyson returns to the ring with Netflix. The streaming company surprised one and all by announcing, without prior notice, that it was in the running for the biggest fight of the year. The company will meet the iconic boxer with none other than the famous YouTuber. Jake Paul. A new step in which the streaming platform continues its attempts to finally establish itself in the sports industry.
Netflix launched short official trailer to which he confirmed that at 57 years old, Mike Tyson I will compete again. His legend was forged by fire in the hearts of boxing fans. He won the world heavyweight title twice and was also the youngest boxer in history to win the title. He is currently considered one of the greatest legends of all time. For this reason, despite his advanced age for the fight, Netflix did not want to miss the opportunity to organize and exclusively broadcast his new appearance in the ring.
There will be a content creator in front of him Jake Paul. The 27-year-old dreams of becoming the next world boxing champion. For this he trained very hard for a long time. Since 2020, he has fought ten times as a professional, with nine wins and one loss. His last fight was against Ryan Bourlandwhom he defeated by technical knockout in the first round.
Fight between Mike Tyson And Jake Paul will stream exclusively on Netflix and take place on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. This will be the first time the platform will feature a boxing match, although it has recently aired several sporting events. The first was Netflix Cup, a golf competition that featured four Formula One drivers and four PGA Tour golfers. Recently the company also organized a tennis match between Rafael Nadal And Carlos Alcaraz.
The return of Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson He ended his professional career on June 11, 2005 in a fight against Kevin McBride. However, 15 years later he returned to the ring for a new exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr.. Now he will put on the gloves again to face a boxer 30 years his junior. But at least he hopes to qualify. And he never stopped training, maintaining his fitness surprisingly well despite the time.
Paul He wanted to show his enthusiasm for the fight through social media. “The biggest fight of the 21st century, taking place in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, on the biggest streaming platform in the world… This is how MVP does it,” he noted on his X (Twitter) account. “Whether you watch it on Netflix or come in person, whether you’re on a team. Paul or command TysonWhether you’re a long-time boxing fan or watching your first fight, this is an event you won’t want to miss,” he adds.
“I’m thrilled to make this incredible fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the biggest puncher of all time. Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20. My goal is to become a world champion and now I have the opportunity to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the toughest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. It’s time to put you to bed Iron Mike“, concludes his publication.
The battle Mike Tyson against Jake Paul will be available on Netflix on July 20.
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