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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are headed to a heavyweight bout that has swept the boxing world, with the former world champion and YouTuber-turned-boxer the main event of a November fight card on Netflix.

The streaming giant and Most Valuable Promotions will compete at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The contest was temporarily thrown into jeopardy after Tyson flared up with an ulcer that disrupted his training plans ahead of a fight originally scheduled for July 20. Both fighters will appear in the Netflix documentary Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, which will follow their preparations and training as hype builds for the big fight.

Tyson recently agreed to fight and was training for the fight against the 10-1 Paul, whose only professional loss in 2023 was a split decision loss to Tommy Fury. Paul kept the originally scheduled date for the Tyson fight and picked up a TKO victory over Mike Perry, a bareknuckle boxing champion.

Here's everything you need to know about the Tyson vs. Paul fight on Netflix:

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When will the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul take place?

The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is scheduled for Friday, November 15th. The fight was originally scheduled for July 20, but an ulcer flare-up in May forced Tyson to take a break from training and both sides agreed to push the fight date back.

Where will the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul take place?

The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is scheduled to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The stadium is regularly home to the Dallas Cowboys and has an NFL capacity of 80,000 spectators.

How to watch Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul on Netflix: Time, TV, Streaming

  • Date: Friday, November 15th
  • Time: Ringwalk not yet announced (full event starts at 8:00 p.m. ET)
  • TV: Not available on TV
  • Streaming: Netflix

Details on the Netflix fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

Netflix is ​​the exclusive home of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, with the streaming giant playing a major role in the promotion. Fans who want to watch the fight will need to take out a subscription, with a standard streaming plan with ads starting at $6.99 per month.

Fight card between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

Note: The full map can be viewed on Netflix

  • Super lightweight title fight: Katie Taylor vs. Amando Serrano
  • Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
  • Welterweight: Mario “El Azteca” Barrios vs. Abel Ramos

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: What are fighting rules?

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have agreed to some changes to the standard boxing rules for this fight, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.

The changes include a maximum of eight two-minute rounds (instead of the traditional three minutes). Additionally, 14-ounce gloves are used, as opposed to the standard 12-ounce gloves used in most professional fights.

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