Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul (Netflix): 4 things to know about this extraordinary fight

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It's a special event on Netflix. Tonight, Mike Tyson returns to the ring to face Jake Paul, a videographer and professional boxer. The opportunity for us to return to the essential facts of this fight which marks a turning point for the streaming platform.

At what time will the fight take place ?

To follow the match, you will have to go to bed late or get up early. Indeed, if this meeting is offered in prime time this Friday evening in the United States, the evening starts at 2 a.m. in France. As for the match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, it should start between 4 and 5 a.m.

Slightly modified rules

The fight is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. If it is an official meeting between professional fighters, some rules have been changed. So, participants will wear 14-ounce (396-gram) gloves, compared to 10-ounce (283-gram) gloves normally.

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Also, each round will last two minutes instead of the usual three minutes. The match will feature eight rounds compared to 10 or 12 in other fights. These elements are worth remembering because they will probably influence the strategies of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

A change strategy for Netflix

For Netflix, this live event is a real test. The streaming platform has long been reluctant to offer this type of content. As the company’s co-CEO, Ted Sandaros, explained in 2023:

We really believe that we can have a really strong offering for sports fans on Netflix without having to be part of the difficult business model of licensing live sports.

The entertainment giant has since opened up a bit to the idea. In addition to the nightly event, the service offered live golf and will also broadcast NFL games on December 25, 2024.

Tensions mount between the two rivals

Before tonight's match, the two fighters began to tear each other apart. Mike Tyson slapped his rival as the two men faced off for the weigh-in on Thursday. Security quickly intervened and the boxing legend was ejected. Enough to infuriate Jake Paul: “I didn't even feel it, he's angry. He's an angry little elf… Lovely slap, buddy.” He must die!» The tone is set.

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