Jake Paul isn’t tense that one would find him problematic flipping through the history books. He does not care for the tale of the tape – since he has a challenge ahead of him. The YouTuber-boxer is sharpening his tools to meet consensus heavyweight icon Mike Tyson . The 27-year-old and Tyson fight a pro-sanction bout at the AT&T Stadium, which the Dallas Cowboys call home.
Ahead of July 20th, the Paul vs. Tyson dynamic hasn’t fared quite well. Some hint at Tyson’s regressing health and that Jake Paul should be ashamed to bank on it. Others, including a multitude of fans, have gibed down the astronomical MVP $2 Million Owner’s Experience package as a ludicrous attempt to oversell. But the ‘Problem Child’ isn’t going to let sympathy for the old dull his killer instincts.
Absolutely not, [on taking it easy on Mike Tyson]...Because if he has the opportunity to do the same, you know damn well that he’s going to finish me in embarrassing fashion...I have to reciprocate that same energy. But Mike Tyson is a killer. He’s ruthless. He is the most vicious champion ever. And so I have to channel that Mike Tyson energy to finish him. And the legend must fall... Jake Paul via TMZSports (@TMZSports)
Despite swirling rumors of a light exhibition match, ESPN MMA recently said that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations would sanction it. Thus making it a default pro-boxing bout between the two differentials. Speaking on the BS w/ Jake Paul podcast, Paul said Tyson was the one who wished for a pro-sanction. It might be the fast-dwindling legends’ attempt to show that he still got it. Paul wants to respect that.
However, that doesn’t mean he would lax out his efforts. How does one see Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson unfolding on July 20th? A handful number of ways, according to oddsmakers and Paul himself. Just because it’s on Netflix doesn’t mean Paul intends to keep the affair PG. He knows that given the opportunity, Mike Tyson would unleash his old “ruthless” self to prove naysayers wrong; Paul means to do the same.
Jake Paul takes pride in the looming global viewership of his upcoming battle
Back when 20-year-old Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight boxing titleholder, conceiving Paul wasn’t even an after-thought to his parents. Jake Paul, the 9-1 (6KOs) influencer-boxer, gets to duke it out with the legend soon. Moreover, whichever way it goes, their battle would have an implicated global viewership like never before. Like him or hate him, the ‘Problem Child’ knows how to make moves.
Along with his and Most Valuable Promotions Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian’s efforts, the duo has signed on Netflix to air the boxing bout live. With Showtime Boxing out of business picture and DAZN pay-per-view being the head of the streaming state, this marks a historic first.
Everything is usually bigger in Texas; with 270M subscribers worldwide, the boxing match is out to prove just that. Along with that is the fact that the AT&T Stadium is quite a draw.
It’s cr*zy to think about, ...As many people that could fit in the stadium,...I think it’s like 90,000 or 93,000...I think it’s gonna be packed to the brim and the global viewership could be in the hundreds of millions. It doesn’t make any sense...But the fact that Netflix is a part of this is like the perfect piece of the puzzle. It makes us this trifecta of Netflix’s audience, my audience, and Mike Tyson’s audience. Jake Paul via TMZSports (@TMZSports)
Paul’s fan following and content creators/influencers make up for a crowd. Plus, Netflix and Mike Tyson fans should make it three. The trifecta is sure to draw in a large crowd subsequently. With a stout 50-6-1 stat and 44 career KOs, ‘Iron’ Mike is still the go-to face of boxing. He already puts that his age would not be the prime underscore to their bout. As such, the event will likely have a ginormous surge in viewership than ever before, seen on a global stage.
