An iconic clash is on the horizon as boxing legend Mike Tyson prepares to lace up his gloves once more this summer. Stepping into the ring against the controversial yet burgeoning talent of Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned-pugilist, their bout promises to be the sporting spectacle of the year.

On July 20th, AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, will play host to this highly-anticipated showdown between the former heavyweight champion and his polarizing opponent. Fans can witness this generational clash exclusively through Netflix’s live streaming platform.

“He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT,” Said Mike Tyson. It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”

This contest will signify a new chapter for both fighters – for Paul, it represents his second foray into the ring this year, while Tyson will be making his return after a two-year hiatus following his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020

Whether exhibition or professional, remains undecided according to reports from ESPN.

At 27 years old, Paul enters this matchup riding the momentum of a first-round knockout win against Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico. This victory marked his ninth triumph in 10 professional bouts, with his last two contests pitting him against fellow pugilists after previously facing MMA fighters like Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva. Paul does have on controversial loss to Tommy Fury.

This should be a fun one, and I personally think it’s great for the sport. Who doesn’t want to watch Iron Mike Tyson?

By Vincent Quezada

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