Mike Tyson and Jake Paul go to war this evening(Image: AP)

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight time tonight: What time does Netflix boxing match start?

by · Wales Online

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are finally set to meet in the squared circle tonight, but what time does the action unfold?

Tyson will defy the traditional norms of boxing when he steps into the ring in a professional capacity for the first time in 19 years later this evening, a knockout on his mind despite being the ripe old age of 58. Recent training footage shows Iron Mike in tremendous shape and still possessing the speed and power from his youth, as he aims to best an up and coming fighter who is 31 years his junior.

'Problem Child' Paul made the transition from YouTube to boxing four years ago when it took him just one round to dispatch fellow content creator AnEsonGib, despite looking incredibly raw and lacking serious skills. Since that night in 2020, Paul has sharpened up in the ring through rigorous training, racking up an almost flawless record of 10-1 by bettering UFC stars like Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley and Mike Perry.

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While this evening will see the two men clash for the first time, it is not the first instance in which they have shared a card - Tyson famously took on Roy Jones Jr in a 'Lockdown Knockdown' exhibition bout four years ago which ended in a draw after eight rounds. On the same night at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, Paul put NBA star Nate Robinson to the sword with a second-round KO.

Tonight, both men will walk out to 80,000 fans at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, while fight fans will watch from every corner of the world through Netflix. But what time does the bout begin in the UK? Here's everything you need to know...

What is the UK start time for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul?

Tyson and Paul are expected to make their way to the ring at around 4am in the UK Saturday morning - around 10pm local time in Arlington on Friday. The main card will begin at around 1am UK time/7pm local time, and will see Katie Taylor defend her IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO women's super-lightweight titles against Amanda Serrano.

Tyson and Paul are ready to rumble(Image: Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Mario Barrios puts the WBC welterweight title on the line when he faces Abel Ramos, and Neeraj Goyat takes on Whindersson Nunes at super-middleweight. The preliminary card plays host to bouts between Shadasia Green and Melinda Watpool, Lucas Bahdi and Armando Casamonica, and Bruce Carrington and Dana Coolwell.

It is worth noting that the main event of the evening could come earlier or later than expected dependent on how long it takes for all of the undercard bouts to be completed.

How to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

Tyson's homecoming against Paul will be streamed live and direct on Netflix - and will come as the online platform's debut live-to-watch event this evening. Fans who have an active Netflix subscription will be able to watch for free, while new members can sign up for as little as £4.99 per month with adverts.

The full card

  • Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson at heavyweight
  • Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano for Taylor's IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO women's super-lightweight titles
  • Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos for Barrios's WBC welterweight title
  • Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes at Super-middleweight
  • Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool for the vacant women’s WBO super-middleweight title
  • Lucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica at super-lightweight
  • Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell at featherweight