Mike Tyson is set to make a comeback in the ring after a two-year hiatus, at the age of 58, in a match against Jake Paul on July 20. Despite his age, fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the former heavyweight champion. The fight will take place at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington and will be streamed live on Netflix.
Tyson has a record of 50-6 with 44 knockouts and has maintained that he still has what it takes to be a contender in the ring. He believes that he can draw more interest than other athletes due to his past success and recognizes that others may be jealous of his enduring popularity. His opponent, Jake Paul, has also recognized Tyson’s enduring public interest and chose to fight him as a way to gain more attention for himself.
Paul has a record of 9-1 with six knockouts and has attracted attention from various boxers in recent years. However, Tyson believes that their match will draw an even larger audience due to his past success and fame. The upcoming fight will be Tyson’s first since his exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, which Paul also participated in. While the details of the fight have not been officially announced, it is expected to be designated as an exhibition match.
In an exhibition match, the rounds would be two minutes instead of three minutes and both fighters would wear heavier gloves for safety purposes. There would also be no official judges scoring the rounds, meaning victory could only come through a knockout. Despite this format, Tyson and Paul are both expected to put on an exciting and highly anticipated match for fans around the world.
The excitement surrounding this fight is palpable as people eagerly await Tyson’s return to action after two years away from the ring. This comeback promises to be one of the most highly anticipated events in sports history and will certainly not disappoint fans who have been waiting patiently for this moment.
With Tyson’s legendary status in boxing history and Paul’s growing popularity among younger audiences, this fight is sure to attract viewers from all over the world who want to see two talented athletes go head-to-head in what is sure to be an unforgettable event.
