On World Book Day, while some adults opt to dress their children as fictional characters for Instagram attention instead of encouraging reading, boxing fans are faced with the news that Mike Tyson will be facing Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas, with the fight to be broadcast live on Netflix.
It may seem ironic that this fight is announced on a day meant to promote reading, but the matchup between the 57-year-old Tyson and the YouTuber Paul, who has yet to defeat a professional boxer, is sure to generate interest. Texas is the perfect setting for this spectacle, and Netflix is the ideal platform to reach a wide audience.
For Jake Paul, this fight is a perfect opportunity to further establish himself in the world of “influencer boxing,” where profile and clout are valued above traditional skills. Meanwhile, Tyson’s participation in this event adds another chapter to the dramatic saga of his life, with this fight potentially marking a new low in his storied career.
As Tyson prepares to face Paul, a relative novice in the boxing world, the former heavyweight champion finds himself in an unfamiliar position as the underdog. The matchup has led some to speculate on the outcome, with comparisons drawn to Tyson’s infamous loss to Kevin McBride two decades ago. It remains to be seen how this chapter in Tyson’s career will unfold, but one thing is certain – the world will be watching.