Get All Access for $5/mo

Controversial Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Is Happening Tonight. Here's What You Need to Know and How to Watch. The long-awaited boxing match will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.

By David James

Key Takeaways

  • Social media star Jake Paul is set to fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on Friday night.
  • The fight will stream exclusively on Netflix.
  • Paul is the favorite with oddsmakers.
Anadolu | Getty Images

After eight months, it is finally fight night. Social media star Jake Paul is stepping into the ring with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The fight, which some critics are calling a publicity stunt, was the brainchild of Paul, who has said the idea came to him during an ayahuasca retreat.

This will be 58-year-old Tyson's first official bout since 2005. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, but that was an exhibition. This will be 27-year-old Paul's third fight of 2024. Paul is 10-1 in his career, with six knockouts. Tyson is 50-6 with 44 KOs. The fight will consist of eight, two-minute rounds.

DraftKings says Paul is favored to win with -200 odds. (That means a $100 bet would result in a $150 payout.)

Related: Jake Paul Partners with Dog Haus for 25-Store Franchise Deal and Board Seat Ahead of Mike Tyson Fight

Also on the main card is a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Paul's promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, was in charge of their 2022 fight that sold out Madison Square Garden.

There have been heaps of trash talk exchanged in the lead-up to tonight's fight, and yesterday's weigh-in racketed up the drama with Tyson delivering an open-hand smack to Paul's face after Paul crawled up to him, stepping on his foot in the process.

How to Watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Netflix has the exclusive broadcast rights to the fight, so if you are currently a subscriber, there are no additional fees to watch.

If you are not currently a subscriber, you will need to sign up for one of Netflix's packages, which are:

  • Standard with ads ($6.99 per month)
  • Standard, ad-free ($15.49 per month)
  • Premium, allows for more sharing of your account ($22.99 per month)

What time does it start?

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 15
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (preliminary card); 8 p.m. ET (main card)

Who else is fighting?

According to USA Today's breakdown of the night, there are six fights before the main draw:

Preliminary bouts

  • Featherweight: Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell
  • Super Lightweight: Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
  • Super Middleweight: Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool for women's WBO super middleweight title

Main card

  • Super Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
  • Welterweight: Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos
  • Super Lightweight: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
  • Heavyweight: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

David James

Entrepreneur Staff

Staff writer

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Editor's Pick

Business News

Here's What the CPI Report Means for Your Wallet, According to JPMorgan and EY Experts

Most experts agree that there will be another rate cut next week.

Operations & Logistics

The Holidays Mean Vacation Time — But Disaster Can Still Strike. Is Your Crisis Plan Ready?

Holidays mean different working hours for companies and different schedules for employees that take off. Before you and your team enjoy some much deserved time off, it is important to put a crisis management plan in place so your business is ready to tackle any issue that crops up.

Leadership

3 Ways Your Parenting Skills Can Improve Your Leadership Skills

Parenting and management offer valuable lessons in identifying talent, nurturing potential and fostering growth through encouragement and guidance.

Business Solutions

Right Now, You Can Get More Than 310 Hours of IT Training for Just $50

Stay ahead in tech with the CompTIA Super Bundle.

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.