One is a boxing legend in his late 50s who hasn't fought professionally in nearly two decades. The other is a YouTube star who launched his fighting career just a few years ago.
But this week, they'll both enter the ring inside an 80,000-seat stadium for a rather unique boxing match.
Mike Tyson is set to take on Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night. The professionally sanctioned heavyweight fight will air on Netflix.
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At 58 years old, Tyson will return to the ring for his first pro bout since 2005. And Paul, who's past opponents have ranged from ex-NBA player Nate Robinson to fighters like Nate Diaz and Tommy Fury, will take on the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the three-belt era in the 12th pro match of his career.
Before the Tyson vs. Paul fight gets underway, here's what to know about each boxer:
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Where is Mike Tyson from?
Tyson is a Brooklyn, New York, native.
How old is Mike Tyson?
Tyson turned 58 years old in June.
How tall is Mike Tyson?
He stands 5-foot-10 with a 71-inch reach, according to ESPN.
How much does Mike Tyson weigh?
Tyson checked in at 228.4 pounds at Thursday's weigh-in, where he also slapped Paul across the face.
When was Mike Tyson's last fight?
Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in a November 2020 exhibition match, which ended in a draw. But his most recent pro fight was all the way back in June 2005, a sixth-round loss via TKO to Kevin McBride.
Tyson's last pro victory came in February 2002.
What is Mike Tyson's boxing record?
"The Baddest Man on the Planet" boasts a career record of 50-6 with 44 victories via knockout.
Where is Jake Paul from?
He's a Cleveland native.
How old is Jake Paul?
Paul turned 27 years old back in January.
How tall is Jake Paul?
Paul is listed at 6-foot-1 with a 76-inch reach, per ESPN.
How much does Jake Paul weigh?
Paul weighed in at 227.2 pounds.
When was Jake Paul's last fight?
Paul is just a few months removed from his most recent fight, defeating former UFC and bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry via a sixth-round TKO in July.
What is Jake Paul's boxing record?
"The Problem Child" sports a career record of 10-1 with seven knockouts. He has won four straight fights since suffering his first-career loss in February 2023 -- an eight-round split-decision defeat at the hands of Tommy Fury.
Who has Jake Paul fought?
Here's a full look at Paul's 11 previous bouts:
- Win vs. Mike Perry, sixth-round TKO (July 2024)
- Win vs. Ryan Bourland, first-round TKO (March 2024)
- Win vs. Andre August, first-round KO (December 2023)
- Win vs. Nate Diaz, 10-round UD (August 2023)
- Loss vs. Tommy Fury, eight-round SD (February 2023)
- Win vs. Anderson Silva, eight-round UD (October 2022)
- Win vs. Tyron Woodley, sixth-round KO (December 2021)
- Win vs. Tyron Woodley, eight-round SD (August 2021)
- Win vs. Ben Askren, first-round TKO (April 2021)
- Win vs. Nate Robinson, second-round KO (November 2020)
- Win vs. Ali Eson Gib, first-round TKO (January 2020)
