Netflix makes its splashy debut into the world of combat sports this week with an eight-round heavyweight boxing match between former Disney star Jake Paul and the legendary Mike Tyson.
Netflix makes its splashy debut into the world of combat sports this week with an eight-round heavyweight boxing match between former Disney star
Paul and Tyson had to weigh in at over 200 pounds for the match, which they both easily cleared. Paul came in at 227.2 pounds, which is the heaviest of his career after previously fighting at cruiserweight. Meanwhile, Tyson stepped on the scale at 228.4 pounds. Paul is one of the biggest names in boxing due to his crossover appeal. The influencer has made a name for himself inside the ring by beating mixed martial arts legends. Past victims include
Meanwhile, Tyson hasn't had a professional fight since an embarrassing defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005. Once the most-feared boxer in the world, Tyson ended his career with three losses in his last four fights. The former IBF, WBA and WBC world heavyweight champion is now 58 years old. Back in 2020,"Iron Mike" had a boxing exhibition against Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw.vs. Mike Tyson will air live on Netflix on Friday. The four-fight main card starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.
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