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Mike Tyson is coming to take out Jake Paul in blockbuster boxing fight this summer: ‘I plan to finish him’

Mike Tyson vows to finish Jake Paul in summer boxing match in TexasMike Tyson plans to finish ‘The Problem Child’ this summer. On Thursday morning, news broke that the former undisputed…

Mike Tyson vows to finish Jake Paul in summer boxing match in Texas

Mike Tyson plans to finish ‘The Problem Child’ this summer.

On Thursday morning, news broke that the former undisputed heavyweight world champion would return to the ring for a boxing match with social media sensation Jake Paul. Emanating from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — home of the Dallas Cowboys — the fight will broadcast live via Netflix on July 20, 2024.

“I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas,” Tyson said in a press release. “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.

“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him off on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him” (H/T MMA Junkie).

Mike Tyson opens as a sizeable underdog against jake paul

In November 2020, Paul stepped inside the squared circle for the second time in his career as part of the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. undercard. He earned a second-round TKO against former NBA star Nate Robinson. In the time since, ‘The Problem Child’ has amassed a 9-1 record with his lone loss coming against Tommy Fury via a closely contested split decision last year.

Paul’s last two appearances have seen him score back-to-back first-round knockouts against a couple of no-name opponents under his own Most Valuable Promotions banner.

Mike Tyson is considered to be one of the most dangerous boxers to ever step foot in the ring, dispatching his first 19 opponents by way of knockout and holding the undisputed heavyweight title from 1987 to 1990. Over his 20-year career, Tyson built a record that includes 50 wins with 44 of them coming by way of knockout.

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When it comes to experience, there is no ifs, ands, or buts. Mike Tyson has a clear advantage. However, ‘Iron’ will be 58 years old by the time fight night rolls around — more than 30 years older than Jake Paul. As a result, Tyson is currently listed as a significant +300 underdog on multiple sportsbooks compared to ‘The Problem Child’ who is being heavily favored at -360.

Who wins in this July showdown: Paul or Tyson?

Drake drops whopping $615,000 bet on Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia fight

Drake bets whopping $615,000 on Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia fightOnce more parting with a significant sum of money to the bookies ahead of a high-profile combat sports event,…

Drake bets whopping $615,000 on Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia fight

Once more parting with a significant sum of money to the bookies ahead of a high-profile combat sports event, Canadian rapper and R&B star, Drake has bet more than $600,000 on former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou to beat boxing star, Anthony Joshua in their fight tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight titleholder under the banner of the UFC, makes his second outing inside the squared circle tonight in the Middle East – taking former two-time world heavyweight champion, Joshua in a high-stakes professional boxing match.

Sidelined since August of last year, Cameroonian knockout artist, Ngannou, who now plys his trade with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) – most recently went the distance in a controversial split decision loss to unbeaten WBC champion, Tyson Fury last August, scoring a surprising knockdown to boot.

Drake massively backs Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua

And drawing Joshua as a significant betting underdog this weekend, Ngannou has got the backing of the Canadian musician – who has slapped a whopping $615,000 bet on the former UFC star to win tonight in the Middle East – which would see him next almost $2,000,000.

“Betting on a scary man,” He posted on his official Instagram account, accompanied by a slip of his massive wager on Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua in their boxing match.

Drake’s new flutter on Ngannou to beat Joshua inside the ring tonight in Saudi Arabia, comes as the latest in a string of high-profile bets on both boxing and mixed martial arts stars to win their respective bouts.

Of note recently, Drake lost a staggering $700,000 on Sean Strickland – betting on the defending champion to retain his title in an eventual decision loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 back in January. 

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Back in December, Drake also bet a cool $1,200,000 on defending welterweight champion, Leon Edwards to beat Colby Covington – which he did, however, via method of knockout, which he did not. 

And while the Canadian superstar is parting ways with over half a million dollars to bet on Ngannou tonight against Joshua – the Batié native candidly revealed earlier this week how he received a generous loan of $200,000 from close friend and former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman to keep him afloat amid financial struggles ahead of his UFC exit over two years ago. 

Do you go with Drake and pick Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua tonight?

Breaking – Canelo Alvarez set to fight Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas championship clash on May 4.

Canelo Alvarez set to fight Jaime Munguia in championship clash on May 4. in Las VegasSuper middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez is set for his first outing inside the ring later this year, taking on…

Canelo Alvarez set to fight Jaime Munguia in championship clash on May 4. in Las Vegas

Super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez is set for his first outing inside the ring later this year, taking on silver super middleweight champion and compatriot, Jaime Munguia in a WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF super middleweight championship fight on May 4. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canelo, who most recently featured atop a pay-per-view card in September of last year in ‘Sin City’, extended his winning streak to three straight fights in a one-sided decision win over Jermell Charlo in a championship clash between the duo. 

Canelo Alvarez

And as for Munguia, the Tijuana native improved his unbeaten professional record to 43-0 back in January in Phoenix, Arizona – retaining his WBC silver super middleweight championship in a ninth round TKO win over common-foe, John Ryder.

Canelo Alvarez meets Jaime Munguia on May 4. in Las Vegas

Linked with a title fight against either Munguia or Puerto Rico puncher, Edgar Berlanga – Canelo’s Alvarez championship fight with the former was first reported by ESPN journalist, Salvador Rodriguez.

“#CaneloMunguia 4 de Mayo T-Mobile Arena Prime Video PPV + DAZN PPV,” Rodriguez posted on his official X account. 

Riding a three-fight winning run into his return in May, Guadalajara favorite, Canelo Alvarez added the above-mentioned, Charlo to a winning spree which includes a decision win over the previously noted British challenger, Ryder – and a trilogy success over Gennady Golovkin over the course of 12 rounds in the pair’s third fight. 

A certain force to be reckoned with at the super middleweight limit, emerging Tijuana punisher, Munguia moved to 43-0 with his knockout win over Ryder two months ago, adding the former to an ever-growing list of victories against notable contenders, which includes the likes of Sadam Ali, Liam Smith, Dennis Hogan, Gary O’Sullivan, Jimmy Kelly, and Sergiy Dereyanchenko. 

May’s title clash with Munguia will come as Mexican veteran, Canelo’s whopping thirteenth straight world championship fight – as he returns to ‘Sin City’ for another blockbuster showcase in Paradise, Nevada.

Who wins later this summer: Canelo Alvarez or Jaime Munguia?

Jake Paul vows to knock out Mike Tyson in July boxing fight: ‘Time to put ‘Iron Mike’ to sleep’

Jake Paul vows to knock out Mike Tyson in July boxing fight time to put Iron Mike to sleepCruiserweight puncher, Jake Paul has predicted a knockout win over veteran former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson in their…

Jake Paul vows to knock out Mike Tyson in July boxing fight time to put Iron Mike to sleep

Cruiserweight puncher, Jake Paul has predicted a knockout win over veteran former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson in their July boxing match in Texas – vowing to put the soon to be 58 year old veteran “to sleep” once and for all.

Paul, who most recently featured just earlier this month, turned in a one-sided victory over the overmatched, Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico, stopping the former Golden Gloves winner with a blistering first round TKO win at the ropes.

As for Tyson, the former world heavyweight champion – who is revered as arguably the most formidable knockout artist in heavyweight boxing history, has yet to feature in the ring since he fought to a split draw with former multiple-weight champion, Roy Jones Jr. back in November 2020 – snapping a 15-year stay away from the sport.

Jake Paul plots KO win over Mike Tyson in July

And drawing the Brooklyn veteran at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in July – Paul has vowed to stop Tyson in their slated boxing match, and put the fan-favorite punisher “to sleep” for good. 

“Promotion promotion promotion, if I’m being honest it don’t need that.” Jake Paul posted on his official X account, accompanied by an a poster of his bout with Mike Tyson. “The biggest fight of the 21st century, in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world…that’s the MVP way.”

“Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event,” Jake Paul continued. “I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th.”

“My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time,” Jake Paul wrote. “Time to put ‘Iron’ Mike to sleep.” 

Who wins in their July boxing showdown: Mike Tyson or Jake Paul?

Breaking – Mike Tyson set to fight Jake Paul in boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Texas in July, broadcast on Netflix

Breaking - Mike Tyson set to fight Jake Paul in July boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Texas broadcast on NetflixFormer world heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson is set to make his return to the squared circle this summer…

Breaking - Mike Tyson set to fight Jake Paul in July boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Texas broadcast on Netflix

Former world heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson is set to make his return to the squared circle this summer on July 20. – taking on cruiserweight puncher, Jake Paul in a boxing match at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – with the event broadcast on global streaming service, Netflix.

As per a press release this Thursday afternoon, Ohio native, Paul will make his second walk to the boxing ring this year off the back of his one-sided first round knockout win over Ryan Bourland earlier this month, in the form of a boxing match against iconic knockout icon, Tyson.

A former world championship holder, Tyson (50-6(2)) is slated to make his return to the squared circle for the first time since he fought in an non-scored bout with fellow former world champion great, Roy Jones Jr. back in November 2020 – marking his first outing in the sport in over 15 years.

“ANNOUNCED: Tyson will face Paul in a boxing match on July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Texas,” Michael Benson posted on his official X account. “Not yet confirmed whether this will be sanctioned as an official pro fight or an exhibition. Event set to be broadcast by Netflix.” 

Netflix, who are set to broadcast the boxing event – confirmed the pairing of Paul and Tyson also on their official social media accounts this afternoon.

Mike Tyson meets Jake Paul in a rooftop face-off

“It’s PAUL VS. TYSON — yes, really! — in a LIVE BOXING event at AT&T Stadium you won’t want to miss. Airing live on Netflix Saturday, July 20.

Also sharing his thoughts on the event, Brooklyn native, Tyson, who turns 58 years of age in June, confirmed on his official X account how he had put pen to paper on a contract to fight social media star, Paul.

“We signed the contract,” Mike Tyson posted. @netflix @mostVpromotions #PaulTyson” 

Who wins in this blockbuster boxing match: Jake Paul or Mike Tyson?