Mike Tyson is 58 while Jake Paul is 27|@MikeTyson; @jakepaul|X
Streaming giant Netflix announced its latest spectacle: a live boxing match featuring former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson squaring off against YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul.
The move marks Netflix’s dive into live sports streaming following recent events like The Netflix Slam tennis exhibition and The Netflix Cup golf tournament.
The upcoming match, set for July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has stirred social media with discussions on the age gap between the fighters. Tyson is 58 while Paul is 27.
In January, Netflix and WWE announced a $5 billion deal, emphasizing the OTT platform’s focus on sports entertainment content.