How to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Start times in Australia
Whether you're a long-time boxing fan or just curious about this unique matchup, the Tyson vs Paul fight promises to be an exciting event.
After much hype and delay, the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is finally set to take place in Texas tomorrow.
The event is generating a lot of buzz, especially among Tyson fans who are eager to see the legend cut his YouTuber opponent down to size.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the fight in Australia.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson start time: When is the fight?
The action begins at 12PM AEDT on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The main event is expected to begin around 2PM AEDT, depending on the duration of the undercard fights.
How to Watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
The fight will be streamed exclusively on Netflix Australia. This is a significant departure from the traditional pay-per-view model, making the event accessible to all Netflix subscribers for free.
Don't have Netflix? Here are the pricing options in Australia:
- Netflix Standard with Ads: $7.99/month
- Netflix Standard: $18.99/month
- Netflix Premium: $25.99/month
Even if you plump for the $25.99 option, that's still signficantly cheaper than a pay-per-view fight which typically cost between $40-$80.
Naturally, you also get access to Netflix's entire catalogue of movies and TV shows for the duration of the month.
Where will the fight be held?
The fight will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas - the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Preliminary Card
The preliminary card, featuring Australian boxer Dana Coolwell, will also be streamed for free on Netflix. This is a great opportunity to catch some additional action before the main event.
Who – or what – is Jake Paul?
Jake Paul is coming to a fight near you - so just who the hell is this guy anyway?
Read more…Fighter stats
Mike Tyson's record comprises 50 wins, including 44 by knockout, and 6 losses.
Jake Paul has a record of 10 wins and 1 loss, with 7 wins by knockout.
However, only one of those fights was against a professional boxer, resulting in a loss to Tommy Fury. The rest of his boxing opponents have been a mix of fellow YouTube stars and MMA fighters.
Nonetheless, Paul is the odds-on favourite to win at all the major betting sites.
Fight rules
The fight will consist of eight two-minute rounds (instead of the usual three-minute rounds.)
Both fighters will wear 14-ounce gloves, which are heavier than the standard 10-ounce gloves used in heavyweight boxing.
If there is no knockout, three judges will score the fight.
Why is this fight controversial?
This fight is controversial for several reasons.
First and foremost is the age difference: Mike Tyson, at 58 years old, is 31 years older than Jake Paul, making this the largest age gap in professional boxing history.
It also marks Tyson's first professional boxing match in almost 20 years. (His last title fight resulted in a loss by technical knockout to Kevin McBride in 2005.)
The fight has caused consternation amongst some boxing fans, who feel the matchup is not only a farce but potentially dangerous. These concerns were exacerbated when Tyson was forced to postpone the fight due to an ulcer flareup.
With that said, several professional boxers are backing Tyson to win the fight, including Aussie legend Jeff Fenech.
We'll have our answer on Saturday afternoon.
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