Asphalt 9: Legends
Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul is happening tonight in Texas. The undercard includes a rematch between light-welterweight champion Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
Originally, the bout between 58-year-old Tyson and 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was scheduled for July 20. However, it was postponed due to health advice after Tyson experienced an ulcer flare-up.
Tyson reportedly fell ill during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles in May and required medical attention.
You can check out our predictions on how the fight might go. In the lead-up, Simon Briggs has discussed its significance, Tyson has claimed he still deserves his "baddest man on the planet" title, and Tony Bellew interrupted a press conference to criticize Paul.
The fight has been rescheduled for Friday, November 15. Tickets purchased for the original July date are still valid.
The fight is set to occur at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This stadium, which can hold 80,000 spectators, is the home ground of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and was the venue for the 2011 Super Bowl.
The fight will be streamed live exclusively on Netflix. To watch, you'll need a paid subscription, which costs £10.99 per month for a standard plan in the UK.
- Katie Taylor (c) vs Amanda Serrano – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles
- Mario Barrios (c) vs Abel Ramos – for WBC welterweight title
- Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes
- Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool
- Lucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica
- Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell
In the UK, the event starts at 1am GMT on Saturday, November 16 (5pm PT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET on Friday). The exact time for the Paul vs Tyson ring walks isn't confirmed, but they are expected around 4am GMT on Saturday (8pm PT, 10pm CT, 11pm ET on Friday).
The age gap is 31 years, with Paul being 27 and Tyson 58.
Tyson retired in 2005 with a record of 50 wins and 6 losses, 44 of those wins by knockout, after his defeat to Kevin McBride. He participated in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. five years ago.
The fight is set for eight rounds, each lasting two minutes, unlike the usual 10 or 12 rounds of three minutes each in most professional fights. Knockouts will be permitted.
However, Tyson and Paul will wear heavier gloves, intended to reduce the impact of punches. The gloves will weigh 14 ounces instead of the standard 10. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has confirmed that Tyson's physical condition meets the requirements for the fight.
The exact amounts haven't been officially disclosed. However, Paul mentioned in an August press conference that he expects to make $40 million (£31.1m) and knock out a legend. Tyson is estimated to earn around $20 million (£15.4m), according to his friend and former UFC champion Henry Cejudo, who commented on this in March.
By Oliver Brown, Chief Sports Writer
Mike Tyson bristles at the word "nice." He has heard claims that he is trying to project a nice-guy image in his later years, possibly due to his heavy cannabis use, and he wants to set the record straight. "There’s nothing nice about me," he asserts. "I’m not a nice person. I’m a decent person in that I try to do the right thing, but a nice person I am not. Anyone who thinks I’m nice will be disappointed."
He almost spits out the words, despite his high-pitched lisp. You might wonder if this is all an act, given his "baddest man on the planet" persona is being heavily marketed ahead of his fight with YouTuber Jake Paul. But the fierce look on his face suggests he means it. "I don’t make people happy just for no reason. I’m just who I am. I’m not trying to gain friends, that’s basically what I’m saying. I don’t want to make friends with you, I don’t care if you don’t invite me on your boat or your yacht, I don’t give a f---. I’m never going to be nice to anybody. I’ll be kind, but never nice."
- Jake Paul to win: 4/7
- Mike Tyson to win: 23/10
- Draw: 11/1
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