The highly anticipated boxing match between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media star Jake Paul has been rescheduled for this fall and will be live-streamed on Netflix.
The bout, now set for Friday, November 15, will occur at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Originally scheduled for July 20, the fight was postponed to allow Tyson to recover from an ulcer flare-up.
Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions with Jake Paul, stated, “Our team has worked diligently with all parties involved to reschedule this monumental fight to a date that ensures both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are fully prepared, with equal training time, and allows us to keep the event at AT&T Stadium amid the Cowboys season.”
The undercard will feature Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, billed as “the most anticipated rematch in women’s boxing history.”
Bidarian expressed gratitude for the cooperation and flexibility of their partners at Netflix and AT&T Stadium, emphasizing the historic nature of the event. “Paul vs. Tyson is the most cross-generational sporting event in history, and we are committed to providing fans worldwide with this unforgettable night of boxing, live globally on Netflix. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, November 15, for a showdown that will be talked about for generations to come.”
In a statement from Most Valuable Promotions, Tyson shared his thoughts:
“Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly. I am thankful to the medical staff that treated me and to MVP, Netflix, and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best rescheduled date for all parties. While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out. On Friday, November 15, watch this in person at AT&T Stadium or live on Netflix.”
The spectacle of seeing Tyson, 57, return to the ring against the 27-year-old Paul has generated considerable excitement. This fight is part of Netflix’s expanding venture into live sports.
The streaming giant recently acquired worldwide rights to two NFL games on Christmas Day 2024 (Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens vs. Texans) and will stream at least one holiday football game in 2025 and 2026 under a three-year deal.
Most Valuable Promotions confirmed that tickets purchased for the original fight date will be honored on November 15. Those unable to attend the rescheduled date are eligible for refunds at their original point of purchase until July 8, 2024.