Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will come face-to-face following a special pre-fight press conference on Sun., Aug. 18, 2024 at the inaugural Fanatics Fest inside Javits Center in New York City. Taking the stage alongside the Netflix headliners, scheduled to collide in a professionally-sanctioned boxing match later this year in Texas, will be hall-of-fame quarterback Peyton Manning, who won Super Bowl championships with both Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
Ex-gridiron great Ryan Clark will host the Aug. 18 presser while Manning is expected to just stand around being Peyton Manning.
“After eating Mike Perry as an appetizer, I’m ready to go for the main course on Friday, November 15,” Paul said. “To be fighting the biggest baddest boxer ever is a dream come true for me and it is going to be a nightmare for Mike Tyson. It’s cool to be featured at Fanatics Fest alongside some of the biggest names in sports and I look forward to delivering a show the fans won’t soon forget on Friday, November 15th.”
Paul vs. Tyson, previously scheduled for July 20, was temporarily postponed after Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight to Los Angeles (more on that here). That incident did no favors for event organizers, who were already getting slammed for booking “El Gallo” against a 58 year-old pugilist several years past his prime.
“When we launched Fanatics Fest earlier this year, our vision was to create a platform where sports legends and cultural icons could connect with fans in unprecedented ways,” said Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin. “Hosting the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson press conference at Fanatics Fest NYC is a testament to that vision. This event embodies the energy, excitement, and passion that we aim to bring to every Fanatics Fest experience.”
The Nov. 15 Netflix card will also feature the overdue rematch between undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor and unified featherweight titleholder Amanda Serrano. In addition, Neeraj Goyat will make his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) debut against Brazilian bruiser Whindersson Nunes in a six-round super middleweight bout at 165 pounds.
Expect more “Paul vs. Tyson” fight card announcements in the coming weeks.