Jake Paul vs. Tyson set for July 20 on Netflix

In a video that lasts for 1 minute and 22 seconds, Jake Paul clarifies the contrast regarding the preparation that a fighter needs to undergo in order to excel in either MMA or Boxing.

Jake Paul discusses the contrast between getting ready and practicing for an MMA bout versus a boxing bout, as expressed in a video that lasts for one minute and twenty-two seconds.

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Jake Paul gained notoriety in combat sports after he defeated former NBA player Nate Robinson during the undercard of Mike Tyson's boxing exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.

Paul, who made his name on YouTube before becoming a professional fighter, will face off against Tyson, a one-time champion in the heavyweight boxing division. This upcoming match has stirred up a lot of buzz due to its controversial nature, and is set to be the most fiercely debated bout of the recent trend of crossover boxing matches.

According to ESPN officials, Tyson and Paul will compete against each other in a boxing match on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This event will be the main feature of a Netflix broadcast, marking the company's entrance into the world of combat sports and its third live sporting event. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, stated that a boxing card was secured by his company with Netflix on November 1.

According to Bidarian's statement, Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson is a unique and exceptionally rare opportunity, and he strongly believes that it will garner the highest viewership in the history of contemporary boxing.

It is not certain how the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which governs and supervises combat sports in the area, will handle a highly controversial and publicized matchup. They have not yet made a decision on whether the fight will be classified as a professional match or a performance.

Tyson, undoubtedly among the top heavyweight boxers to ever exist and striking fear into the hearts of his opponents, will be at a mature age of 58 when he enters the ring. Comparatively, Paul, who is a mere 27 years old, is almost three decades younger than him.

When Tyson squared off against Jones in a non-official boxing match on November 28, 2020, he was in impressive physical condition. His training videos on social media are also a testament to his prowess. However, it's worth noting that the last time Tyson fought in a professional capacity was back in 2005, where he lost two consecutive matches before retiring. Tyson, a native of New York City, held the heavyweight champion title without dispute from 1987 to 1990.

According to a statement from Tyson, Paul has improved greatly as a boxer throughout the years. It will be exciting to witness what can be achieved with the determination and skill of a "kid" combined with the experience and ability of a "GOAT." Tyson is looking forward to a thrilling experience as he started Paul's boxing journey as an undercard fighter during his match with Roy Jones. Now, Tyson intends to finish what he started with Paul.

After the Robinson knockout victory in highly paid headline events, Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) went on to defeat former UFC fighters including Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley. He has now altered his focus to battle boxers with greater experience than him to improve his skills for the possibility of competing in a championship match someday. Paul had begun his professional career only four years ago and has recently won two consecutive first-round knockouts against Andre August and Ryan Bourland, who are considered less-experienced boxers.

Paul said in a statement that it's unbelievable to think that he became an internet sensation after knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson's event, only in his second professional boxing bout. Now, it's been less than four years since then and he's challenging Tyson himself to test his skills against one of boxing's legendary figures. Despite only being around for just two and a half years, his company MVP is about to organize the most significant fight ever held, which will take place in the largest NFL stadium in the US and broadcast live on the world's most prominent streaming platform. This just proves the incredible success they've achieved in a short period.

Last year, Paul made an appearance on a chapter of the "Untold" series available on Netflix. The streaming giant, which is expanding its content to encompass sports events, broadcasted the Netflix Cup, a competition where golf players and Formula 1 drivers tested their skills in a showdown, as well as the Netflix Slam, a tennis match, during the last four months.

Gabe Spitzer, the vice president for nonfiction sports at Netflix, stated that Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are well-known figures in the boxing industry. He called Paul a major game-changer in the history of boxing and Tyson is an established icon. On July 20th, the two fighters will face each other in Texas, which is anticipated to be a sensational event. Netflix is excited to collaborate with Most Valuable Promotions for this momentous occasion and is eager to broadcast the match to global audiences.