Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait another four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

The delay from the original July plan was due to Tyson having a medical incident on the plane and needing time to recover from a stomach ulcer.

The rescheduled fight is scheduled for Friday night at the NFL’s $1.2 billion Dallas Cowboys home opener in Arlington, Texas. The state approved it as a professional fight with some modifications.

Here’s a guide to watching the fight:

When will the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul take place?

It’s hard to give an exact time for Friday night’s main event, but it could be closer to midnight Eastern Time. The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Is the Tyson Paul fight free on Netflix?

While this is not the more common and expensive pay-per-view format followed by most major boxing events, it does require a Netflix subscription. Netflix reported more than 280 million subscribers worldwide at the end of the third quarter of 2024.

What are the odds for the Tyson-Paul fight?

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Paul is a minus-210 betting favorite. That means the payout for a Paul win would be a little less than half of any bet. The highest bet is for Tyson to win by KO/TKO or DQ (+275), followed by Tyson to win on points (+1000) and Tyson to win in the first round (+1400).

How big is the age difference between the fighters?

It’s 31 years. Paul is 27.

When was Tyson’s last sanctioned fight?

Tyson retired in 2005 with a record of 50-6 and 44 knockouts after losing to Kevin McBride. He fought in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. five years ago. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts against mostly unremarkable opponents. His defeat came against Tommy Fury, the less accomplished half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

How many rounds are scheduled for the Tyson-Paul fight?

The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds of most professional fights. Tyson and Paul will also wear heavier gloves to reduce the force of the punches. The gloves will be 14 ounces instead of 10 ounces. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has stated that Tyson’s physical condition meets the criteria to continue the fight.