Netflix
, the ever-audacious and brazen streaming giant, is entering the realm of combat sports the only way that it knows how: streaming a mega fight where others hide bouts behind paywalls. But it's not just any match. Rather, the upcoming fight will be between the former heavyweight champion
Mike Tyson
and YouTube sensation
Jake Paul
.
This bout, scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, represents a huge step into live sports broadcasting for Netflix.
Mike Tyson, the indomitable force of the boxing world in the late 20th century, will step inside the ring at the age of 58 against 27-year-old Jake Paul, a social media influencer turned professional boxer. This generational clash is the peak example of the broader shifts within boxing in recent years, where legacy and lineage meet the new age of celebrity and spectacle. Tyson, revered as one of the most fearsome heavyweight boxers, returns to the spotlight after an exhibition bout in 2020, while Paul, with a professional record of 9-1, continues to defy expectations by taking formidable opponents.

