The upcoming boxing match between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media influencer turned boxer Jake Paul is generating immense excitement among fans and bettors alike. Set to take place on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the event will be streamed globally on Netflix. The fight, which consists of 8 rounds lasting two minutes each, is expected to be the most heavily bet on boxing match of the year. Tyson, at the age of 58, will step into the ring against the 27-year old Paul in what is anticipated to be a thrilling face-off.
In addition to the main event, the boxing match will also showcase a bout between lightweight world champion Katie Taylor and unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano. The two fighters previously made history by headlining the first-ever sold out women's boxing event at Madison Square Garden. Most Valuable Promotions, the company co-owned by Jake Paul promoting the event, reported a significant interest from fans with over 121,000 individuals signing up for presale access. Tickets for the event are set to go on sale officially next Thursday.
Most Valuable Promotions has introduced a one-of-a-kind VIP package for the fight, priced at $2 million. This exclusive offer includes two ringside seats, four first-row floor seats, four second-row floor seats, a pre-fight locker room photo opportunity with both Paul and Tyson, gloves signed by the fighters, and two-night luxury penthouse accommodations at the fighters' hotel. The promotion aims to bring attention and exposure back to boxing on a large scale, with a focus on drawing in diverse demographics of viewers.
For those unable to afford the VIP package, secondary market sites like Gametime are offering tickets for the event. Currently, the least expensive tickets are priced at $357 each, while ringside seats are selling for $8,067 each. BetMGM has already begun accepting bets on the match, with odds favoring Jake Paul as the current favorite (-145). However, a significant portion of the bets placed are in favor of Mike Tyson, reflecting the broad appeal of the event across various fan bases.
While specific financial details of the fight and Netflix's involvement have not been disclosed, it is known that Netflix will stream the bout to all subscribers at no charge as part of its foray into sports broadcasting. Tyson and Paul are expected to earn substantial sums, with projections suggesting they will reach eight figures each. Most Valuable Promotions is optimistic about the event becoming one of the most viewed streaming sporting events in the United States, underscoring the monumental impact they hope to make in the boxing world.