Age, record, more boxing facts – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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 started his fighting career just a few years ago.

But this week both will step into the ring at an 80,000-seat stadium for a pretty unique boxing match.

Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul on Friday night at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas. The professionally sanctioned heavyweight bout will air on Netflix.

At 58, Tyson will return to the ring for his first professional fight since 2005. And Paul, whose previous opponents have ranged from former NBA player Nate Robinson to fighters like Nate Diaz and Tommy Fury, will face the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the three-belt era in the 12th professional fight of his career.

Before the fight between Tyson and Paul begins, here's what you should know about each boxer:

Where is Mike Tyson from?

Tyson is from Brooklyn, New York.

How old is Mike Tyson?

Tyson turned 58 in June.

How tall is Mike Tyson?

According to ESPN, he is 5-foot-10 and has a height of 71 inches.

How much does Mike Tyson weigh?

Tyson weighed 220.4 pounds in his last fight, albeit in 2020. His weight for Friday's fight will be announced at Thursday's weigh-in.

Since this is a heavyweight fight, there is no maximum weight that the fighters must reach.

When was Mike Tyson's last fight?

Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match in November 2020 that ended in a draw. But his last professional fight came back in June 2005, a sixth-round TKO loss to Kevin McBride.

Tyson's last professional win came in February 2002.

What is Mike Tyson's boxing record?

“The Baddest Man on the Planet” has a career record of 50-6 with 44 wins by knockout.

Here are five things you should know about legendary boxer Mike Tyson.

Where is Jake Paul from?

He's from Cleveland.

How old is Jake Paul?

Paul turned 27 in January.

How tall is Jake Paul?

According to ESPN, Paul is listed at 6-foot-1 with a reach of 76 inches.

How much does Jake Paul weigh?

Paul told The Hollywood Reporter last month that he weighed 216 pounds and was expected to weigh 220 pounds at the time of the fight.

When was Jake Paul's last fight?

Paul is just months removed from his last fight, where he defeated former UFC and bare knuckle fighter Mike Perry by a sixth-round TKO in July.

What is Jake Paul's boxing record?

“The Problem Child” has a career record of 10-1 with seven knockouts. Since his first career loss in February 2023 – an eight-round split decision loss to Tommy Fury – he has won four straight fights.

Who did Jake Paul fight?

Here's a complete look at Paul's 11 previous fights:

• Defeated Mike Perry, TKO in the sixth round (July 2024)
• Win over Ryan Bourland, first-round TKO (March 2024)
• Victory against Andre August, first round KO (December 2023)
• Win over Nate Diaz, 10-round UD (August 2023)
• Loss to Tommy Fury, eight rounds SD (February 2023)
• Win over Anderson Silva, eight rounds UD (October 2022)
• Won against Tyron Woodley, KO in the sixth round (December 2021)
• Win over Tyron Woodley, eight-round SD (August 2021)
• Win over Ben Askren, first-round TKO (April 2021)
• Won against Nate Robinson, KO in the second round (November 2020)
• Victory against Ali Eson Gib, first-round TKO (January 2020)

Here are five things you should know about Vine star, YouTube star and professional boxer Jake Paul.