Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: UK start time, live stream details and full fight card
by Kathryn Riddell, Martin Domin · ChronicleLiveMike Tyson is set to return to the ring for a professional fight after nearly two decades, facing off against Jake Paul.
Tyson, aged 58, will come out of retirement to battle YouTuber Paul, who is 31 years his junior, in front of an anticipated crowd of up to 80,000 at the AT&T 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-match after five rounds against Kevin McBride almost 20 years ago. Despite suffering a defeat against Tommy Fury last year, Paul has built up his record with victories over veteran former MMA fighters including Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz and Mike Perry.
The younger contender is confident that he can bring Tyson's comeback to a swift end. Here's everything you need to know about tonight's fight.
What UK time will Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul start?
The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is expected to commence at 4am on Saturday in the UK.
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 around 8pm, reports the Mirror.
The first fights of the night will kick off at approximately 10.30pm UK time which is 4.30pm in Texas while the four-fight main card will start at 1am UK time which is 7pm in Texas.
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 three other main card fights, will be streamed live on Netflix. This marks the streaming giant's first foray into live combat sports.
Fans who are already subscribed to Netflix can watch the fights at no additional cost, while new subscribers can join from just £4.99 a month. The first three preliminary fights of the night will be streamed live on Most Valuable Promotions' YouTube, Netflix Sports YouTube and Tudum.
Full fight card, undercard and UK start times
The full fight card, undercard and UK start times are as follows: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson at 4am; Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano at 3am; and Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos at 2am.
Mario Barrios is determined to retain his welterweight world title as he faces Abel Ramos. Interestingly, Barrios didn't win his belt in the ring but was upgraded when Terence Crawford was 'promoted' to champion in recess while he considers his next move.
Ramos, who has lost three of his last five fights, will need to up his game to unseat the champion.
In another match, Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes is set for 1am. This unusual fight sees professional boxer Neeraj Goyat aiming to put social media star Whindersson Nunes in his place.
Nunes, a participant in the influencer boxing circuit, will need to demonstrate previously unseen skills to defeat Goyat, who has been linked with a fight against Amir Khan and has fought 24 times.
Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool is scheduled for 12am. Shadasia Green, part of Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions stable, has been given a second world title shot in her last three fights.
She came up short last year against Franchon Crews Dezurn but bounced back with a victory over Natasha Spence, who was also defeated by Melinda Watpool in her most recent bout.
Finally, Lucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica is set for 11.15pm.
Lucas Bahdi made a significant splash in the boxing world by delivering a sensational knockout against Ashton Sylve, a young star from Jake Paul's stable earlier this year. This victory expanded his unblemished record to 17-0.
Now he's up against another undefeated fighter, Armando Casamonica, who boasts a winning streak of 14 professional fights. Casamonica steps into the ring as a late replacement for the injured Corey Marksman.
Kicking off tonight's show at around 10.30pm will be featherweight sensation Bruce Carrington. With an impressive run of 13 consecutive wins, Carrington is intent on demonstrating why he's rated among the top prospects in the sport.
He faces Dana Coolwell, who has tasted defeat only twice in 17 bouts and will be vying to upset expectations.
Jake Paul said: "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."
Meanwhile, Mike Tyson stated: "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."
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