Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have announced that they will fight in Dallas live on Netflix in what is being dubbed the 'biggest fight of the 21st century' - despite there being an age gap of 30 years between the two fighters.

Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson, 57 years old, will compete with 27-year-old American Youtuber Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on July 20.

On March 7, Netflix announced the fight with a video recording the scene of Paul stepping out of the helicopter and facing Tyson. The match will be held at the 80,000-seat home stadium of the Dallas Cowboys and streamed live on Netflix. It is unclear whether this is a performance fight or will be classified as a professional match.

“I can’t wait to step into the ring with Jake Paul,” Tyson said. “He has matured significantly as a boxer over the years. So it’s interesting to see what a young kid’s will and ambition can do with his experience and skill.” greatest puncher in history”.

Tyson threw punches during the Roy Jones Jr. match. in Los Angeles, USA on November 28, 2020. Photo: AP

On Instagram , Paul is confident that he will defeat the heavyweight boxing legend. “It’s crazy to think that in my second professional fight, I went viral for defeating Nate Robinson in the side fight of an event with Mike Tyson,” the American Youtuber wrote. “Now, less than four years later, I will fight Tyson to see if I have what it takes to defeat one of boxing’s most famous fighters and biggest icons.”

Paul emphasized that his goal is to become world champion and now he will have the opportunity to prove his ability against the greatest heavyweight champion in boxing history. “This will be the fight of a lifetime,” the 27-year-old boxer was excited.

The fight immediately caused controversy because of the 30-year age gap between Paul and Tyson – who will turn 58 years old when he fights. Youtuber KSI wrote on social networks: “Tyson is over 50 years old. No one wants this. It’s sad to see this.”

Dillon Danis, who fought Logan Paul – Jake Paul’s brother – last year, wrote: “Jake is preparing to fight an opponent born in 1966. What a shame.” Former UFC champion Michael Bisping commented: “Jake should be ashamed of himself. And the biggest joke is that he doesn’t even realize why.”

Jake Paul defeated Andre August in the ring at the Caribbean Royale Orlando, Florida, USA on December 15, 2023. Photo: USA Today Sports

Tyson won the WBC title at the end of 1986, when he was 20 years old. To this day, he is still the youngest heavyweight boxer in history to own a world championship belt. However, the peak of “Steel Mike” lasted less than four years, before losing to underdog boxer Buster Douglas in early 1990. After this loss, Tyson declined in form and went to prison for rape. In the late 1990s, he tried to return, but the biggest impression left was the biting of Evander Holyfield’s ear, instead of the titles.

Tyson hung up his gloves in 2005, after losing three of the last four fights of his career. On November 28, 2020, he returned with an exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr. With scores from three guest judges of 76-76, 79-73, 76-80, Tyson and Jones Jr. be reconciled. Both boxers received a special belt called “Frontline Battle” awarded by the WBC.

Jake Paul is a famous American Youtuber who has been involved in boxing since 2020. He has ten professional fights, won nine and lost one – a loss to Tommy Fury – younger brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury – back in the day. February 2023. According to British newspaper Sunsport, Paul has a net worth of $35 million, while Tyson’s net worth is only about $10 million.