The highly anticipated fight between legendary boxer Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hosted the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.
AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, was transformed from an American football ground into a boxing venue for the Tyson vs. Paul fight.
The Venue: AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium, located in Arlington, Texas, is a state-of-the-art facility known for hosting major sporting and entertainment events. With a seating capacity of 80,000, the stadium provided an electrifying atmosphere for the highly anticipated match.
If you're heading to the fight Friday night, here's what you need to know before you go.
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Stadium Details:
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Capacity: 80,000 seats
- Home of: Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
The City of Arlington estimated 40,000 to 50,000 people to attend the match.
The Fighters: A Generational Clash
The fight featured a clash of generations, with the seasoned veteran Mike Tyson facing the up-and-coming Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul at the final press conference.
Mike Tyson
An American boxer from New York City, Tyson is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time who became the youngest world heavyweight champion at the age of 20. The 58-year-old was at the peak of his boxing career during the late 1980s and the 1990s, and held the title of undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.
After a series of non-title bouts and filing for bankruptcy, Tyson finally quit in 2005.
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When the fight was announced, Tyson said he was looking forward to fighting an opponent who is 31 years his junior, insisting that he had been impressed by Paul’s performances in his fledgling boxing career.
Tyson fought on the undercard of Tyson’s last outing, an eight-round exhibition against former middleweight king Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles in 2020.
Jake Paul
Paul is one of the highest-paid Youtube content creators - with 20.8 million subscribers - as well as an actor and professional boxer from Cleveland, Ohio. The 27-year-old made his boxing debut in a white-collar boxing match - an exhibition boxing match between celebrities - in 2018 and turned professional two years later.
Paul wore a diamond-spiked ear cover, prodding the former heavyweight about his infamous ear-biting incident with Evander Holyfield in 1997. "I fear no man, so I want him to be that old savage Mike," Paul said.
The social media star says his jump from YouTube into the ring has brought new energy back to boxing.
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What are Tyson and Paul fighting for? Forty million dollars and bragging rights but no title belts will be on the line.
However, the fight has been sanctioned by Texas boxing officials and will hence be added to the fighters’ records as a professional bout.
What will be the duration of the fight? As with non-championship fights, this bout will not last the full 12 rounds. Tyson and Paul will fight over eight, two-minute rounds.
The bout will be eight rounds instead of 10 or 12, with two-minute rounds instead of three, and heavier gloves designed to lessen the power of punches.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Network: Netflix
The Tyson-Paul fight will be Friday, Nov. 15. central. There are 7 total fights on the card. Paul and Tyson will be the final fight of the night, meaning the exact time will depend on the previous fights.
Approximate ring walk times: 11 p.m. CT
According to StubHub, Texas leads the way for ticket sales, followed by California and Florida. Based on their numbers, they said attendees could be coming from all 50 states and 38 countries. The Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau said they are conservatively estimating a $10 million economic impact from the fight - that's factoring in direct spending on hotels, food and beverages and merchandise.
Traffic and Road Closures
The events begin during rush hour traffic in North Texas.
Parking
Parking for the Jake Paul vs. The price of parking at AT&T Stadium starts at $50 and goes for as much as $300 on SeatGeek. There are also several other unofficial parking lots surrounding the stadium.
Bag Policy
What is the bag policy to enter AT&T Stadium? The stadium only allows clear bags or small clutch purses but there are exceptions for medically necessary items after being inspected at a gate.
Approved bags include:
- Clear plastic totes that do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
- Clear, one-gallon resealable plastic bag
- Small clutch purse approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap and no larger than 4.5"x6.5"
Prohibited bags include:
- Backpacks
- Binoculars case (but binoculars can be worn around the neck)
- Briefcases
- Camera bags
- Cinch bags
- Computer bags
- Coolers
- Fanny packs
- Luggage of any kind
- Seat cushions
How to Watch
Where and how can I follow the Tyson and Paul fight live? Al Jazeera will have live text and photo coverage of the fight from 00:00 GMT, November 16.
How to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight? The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight card will stream live on Netflix, at no additional cost to subscribers. It will be the first boxing event to be broadcasted on Netflix.
Netflix is airing the Jake Paul - Mike Tyson fight live on its streaming platform on Friday, Nov. 15. It is not a pay-per-view event, but only Netflix subscribers will be able to watch.
Netflix has three subscription tiers:
- Standard, with ads: $6.99 per month
- Standard: $15.49 per month
- Premium: $22.99 per month
Fight Card
The undercard for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul features a highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the undisputed 140-pound titles, along with welterweight champion Mario Barrios in a title defense.
Paul-Tyson Undercard
- Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
- Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos
- Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool
- Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
- Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell
- Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
Full Fight Card:
- Mike Tyson (50-6) vs. Jake Paul (10-1)
- Katie Taylor (23-1) vs. Amanda Serrano (47-2-1); WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF junior welterweight titles
- Mario Barrios (29-2) vs. Abel Ramos (28-6-2); WBC welterweight title
- Neeraj Goyat (18-4-2) vs. Whindersson Nunes (debut)
Preliminary Fights:
- Shadasia Green (14-1) vs. Melinda Watpool (7-0); WBO super middleweight title
- Lucas Bahdi (17-0) vs. Armando Casamonica (14-0)
- Bruce Carrington (13-0) vs. Dana Coolwell (13-2)