Mike “Iron Mike” Tyson and Jake Paul finally stepped into the ring on Friday after months of anticipation (and considerable delay) for one of the biggest boxing events of the year. The 58-year-old former heavyweight champion will take on the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer in a controversial but highly anticipated fight. (And yes, penalized, he has his records).
Everything about this fight is somewhat unusual, to say the least, so it’s perhaps not surprising that it won’t be broadcast either in the format that boxing fans are used to. There’s no need for a PPV – this fight is heading straight to broadcast. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it live.
How to watch the fight between Paul and Tyson
This isn’t your typical PPV boxing match, but don’t worry, the fight won’t be hard to find. The Paul vs. Tyson is a co-production between Most Valuable Productions and Netflix The entire main event will be available for free streaming worldwide for all Netflix subscribers..
What’s the time vs. Paul? Tyson?
The main event begins with the Netflix live stream kicking off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The preliminary card will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT and will be available for viewing on YouTube from the Most Valuable Promotions, Netflix Sports YouTuber Tomdo.
How much does it cost to fight?
If you have a Netflix subscription, you can watch the fight between Paul and Tyson at no extra charge. There is no pay-per-view fee for this event.
If you don’t have a Netflix subscription, there are three subscription options available:
- Standard with ads ($6.99 per month):
- With adsAll mobile games are available, as well as most movies and TV shows.
- Download and watch in two compatible devices both.
- 1080p (Full HD) display
- Standard ($15.49 per month):
- Unlimited, ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games.
- Download and watch on two compatible devices simultaneously.
- 1080p (Full HD)
- You can add one additional member who doesn’t live with you
- Premium ($22.99 per month):
- Unlimited, ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games.
- Watch on four compatible devices simultaneously.
- Download to six compatible devices simultaneously.
- Watch it in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR and with Netflix Spatial Audio.
- You can add up to two additional members who don’t live with you.
Fair warning if you’re hoping to use someone else’s login: Netflix has cracked down on password sharing, so if you’ll need to fight on more than one screen, additional member spaces can be added to standard and premium subscriptions for $7.99 per month.
Paul vs Tyson main card
Here is the full list of the best cards, in aerial order:
- Neeraj Joyat vs. Henderson Nunes (6 three-minute rounds)
- Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos (WBC Welterweight World Title) (12 three-minute rounds)
- Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 (Undisputed World Super Lightweight Title) (10 two-minute rounds)
- Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (8 two-minute rounds)
Paul vs. Tyson preliminary card
Here is the preliminary card in aerial order:
- Shaw Shaw Carrington Jr. vs. Dana Colwell
- Lucas Buddy vs. Armando Casamonica
- Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Waterfall (WEC Super Middleweight Title)
Where is the fight being fought?
The event will be broadcast live from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Watch Paul’s weight vs. Tyson
Waiting with bated breath for the big event to happen? For now, you can watch the weigh-in starting on Thursday, November 14.
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