Exact UK start time for Mike Tyson v Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring for a professional fight after nearly two decades, facing off against Jake Paul tonight.

Tyson, aged 58, will come out of retirement to take on YouTuber Paul, who is 31 years his junior, in front of an anticipated crowd of up to 80,000 fans at the ATandT Stadium in Texas. This marks Tyson's first fight since his draw with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, and his first professional bout since he retired mid-fight after five rounds against Kevin McBride almost 20 years ago.

Paul, whose only defeat was handed to him by Tommy Fury last year, has built up his record with victories over veteran former MMA fighters including Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. Despite the odds, the younger contender is confident that he can bring Tyson's comeback to a swift end, reports the Mirror.

Here's everything you need to know about tonight's fight....

What time will Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul start in the UK?

The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is expected to commence at 4am on Saturday UK time. This corresponds to a 10pm start on Friday in Dallas, Texas, where the fight is taking place.

For fans watching on the east coast of America, the fight will begin at around 11pm, while those on Pacific Time can tune in at approximately 8pm. The night's initial fights are scheduled to start at around 10.30pm UK time (4.30pm Texas time), with the four-fight main card kicking off at 1am UK time (7pm Texas time).

How to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul on TV and live stream

The much-anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, along with the other three main card fights, will be streamed live on Netflix tonight. This marks the streaming giant's first foray into live combat sports.

Fans who are already subscribed to the service can watch at no extra cost, while new subscribers can join from as little as £4.99 a month. The opening three fights of the night on the prelim card will be streamed live on Most Valuable Promotions' YouTube, Netflix Sports YouTube and Tudum.

Here's the full fight card, undercard and UK start times

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson - 4am

Tonight is the night when fans will find out if Mike Tyson still has what it takes. The 58-year-old has the chance to re-establish himself as a serious contender or risk embarrassment in front of tens of thousands of fans at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium.

Jake Paul has vowed to defeat the boxing legend, but it remains to be seen whether he can deliver on his promise to knock out Iron Mike.

Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano - 3am

This rematch has been two years in the making, with Amanda Serrano looking to get her own back on Katie Taylor after losing their first bout by split-decision. Taylor has faced tougher opponents since then, but her bouts with Chantelle Cameron may have taken their toll, which could give the fresher Serrano the edge.

Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos - 2am

Mario Barrios is determined to retain his welterweight world title as he faces Abel Ramos tonight. Barrios didn't earn his belt in the ring, instead being upgraded when Terence Crawford was 'promoted' to champion in recess while he considers his next move.

Ramos, having lost three of his last five fights, will need to up his game to unseat the champion.

Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes - 1am

In a novelty bout between a professional boxer and a social media sensation, India's Neeraj Goyat aims to put Brazilian star Whindersson Nunes in his place. Nunes, who has participated in the influencer boxing circuit, will need to display previously unseen skill to defeat Goyat, who was once rumoured to be fighting Amir Khan and has 24 fights under his belt.

Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool - 12am

Shadasia Green, a member of Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions stable, has been given another world title opportunity in her last three fights. She came up short last year against Franchon Crews Dezurn but bounced back with a win over Natasha Spence, coincidentally the same opponent defeated by Melinda Watpool in her most recent match.

Lucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica - 11.15pm

Lucas Bahdi exploded onto the boxing scene with a jaw-dropping knockout of Jake Paul's mentee Ashton Sylve earlier this year, advancing his unblemished record to 17-0. Up next, he faces the challenge of another undefeated pugilist, Armando Casamonica, who boasts a commendable tally of 14 wins from 14 professional encounters.

Casamonica replaces the injured Corey Marksman on short notice.

Tonight's action kicks off at 10.30pm with featherweight sensation Bruce Carrington opening the bill. Carrington steps into the ring carrying an impressive streak of 13 victories and aims to affirm his status as one of the most promising talents in the sport, facing Dana Coolwella fighter with only two defeats in 17 bouts.

Quotes corner

Jake Paul: "I'm blessed to be in the position I am, to be highly criticised. That just means I'm doing something right. No one has had a boxing career like mine. It'll be studied and judged, but I've risen to the top in four years because I've taken risks. I was the underdog all the way up until Nate Robinson and that's something that people don't remember [and] don't give any credit to, but I put it on the line against some of the best in the sport every single time. That's why I'm here on Netflix against the biggest name in boxing right now."

Mike Tyson: "I'm just ready to fight. I've said everything I had to say. There's nothing else to say. I'm just looking forward to fighting. I'm not going to lose."