Netflix has revealed its partnership with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) to host the live boxing event featuring Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.
Netflix announces Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
Scheduled for Saturday, 20 July 2024, the event promises to captivate sports fans worldwide, streaming exclusively on the platform from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Jake Paul, known as “The Problem Child,” brings a record of 9-1, with 6 KOs, showcasing his evolution in the boxing world with remarkable victories, including recent knockouts against Ryan Bourland and Andre August.
Facing him is Mike Tyson, “the Baddest Man on the Planet,” with a storied career record of 50-6, including 44 KOs. Tyson, recognised for his explosive power and historic achievements in boxing, offers a formidable challenge to Paul’s rising career.
“I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.
“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him off on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him,” Tyson teased.
On the other hand, a star-struck Paul reflected on the surreal journey from a viral knockout on Tyson’s undercard to facing the boxing legend himself.
“It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard. Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons,” Paul said.
How to watch live in South Africa
For fans in South Africa looking to witness this monumental event, the process is straightforward, thanks to Netflix’s global streaming capabilities.
Subscribers can watch the fight live on Saturday, 20 July 2024, by accessing Netflix from any device with internet connectivity. The timezone difference could alter the date forward by a few hours, so be on the lookout for that.
Additional details regarding co-main events, undercards, and presale ticket information will be available as the date approaches.
“Saturday, July 20 will be pure drama in the ring in Texas. We are thrilled to partner with Most Valuable Promotions for this historic event and we can’t wait for these two to face off for fans all across the world on Netflix,” Netflix Vice President of Nonfiction Sports, Gabe Spitzer said in a statement.
