The Jake Paul next fight news has arrived and in a stunning development, the social media influencer turned pro boxer will make his return in July against an icon of heavyweight boxing. The one and only Mike Tyson.
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Jake Paul extended his win streak to three straight on March 2 when he scored a destructive first-round win over Ryan Bourland. The assumption was he would face another veteran boxer to pad his record as he looks to try and eventually win a world title in the sport.
Well, he will face a veteran in his next fight but instead of a relative unknown, he will battle heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in a wild clash of eras in a bout that will take place inside the home of the Dallas Cowboys and on Netflix.
Due to the popularity of both men, Paul vs. Tyson will be one of the biggest fights of 2024 whether you like it or not. The fact that the booking has both streaming giant Netflix and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones involved says everything you need to know about the interest expectations for the fight.
Clash of Generations: It may be strange to believe but Tyson and Paul are the favorite fighters of two very different generations of boxing fans. That is what makes this booking so weirdly fascinating. “Iron” was a hero to fight fans through the 1980s and ’90s while “El Gallo” is an example of the shift in the sport and how boxing fandom has changed.
It is a historic moment the sport should embrace because it could bring many new fans to the industry.
A Worthwhile Risk: There is a notable risk for both men in this fight. Since each has power in their hands a knockout loss would be embarrassing. Even at 57, getting KO’d by the “YouTube fighter” would hurt Tyson’s legacy. On the flip side, a bad loss to a competitor that is nearly 60 hurts the momentum for Paul.
However, so much money and interest will be made from the fight that it is completely worth the risk for both fighters.
The bottom line: While the matchup is somewhat silly, it is still a lot of fun and should bring in a wide variety of fight fans to Netflix in July as the world watches to see how the odd pairing of fighters plays out.
A transcendent talent: There are just some people who, for better or worse, capture the imagination of the viewing public. And Jake Paul has been able to do that for much of his adult life.
The measure of a fighter is often down to the money they’ve made throughout their career. Jake Paul’s net worth is estimated to be nearly $60 million. In 2022, he earned a ranking on the Forbes 50 highest-paid athletes list for the first time. Landing at No. 46.
While Jake Paul is a ladies man and has called some of his opponents his children he, in fact, has no actual kids of his own.
Paul has a serious mass appeal because he has the gift of gab in whatever venture he is creating content for. The man knows how to connect with the key demographics in American culture, and his millions of YouTube subscribers and social media followers prove it. Plus, he has proven to be a talented athlete that has better than expected boxing skills.
Paul is not just a winner in the ring but also seems to do pretty well in his love life. Currently, the 27-year-old is dating five-time world champion speed skater, Jutta Leerdam.