Tyson vs. Paul

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Paul wins by UD.

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano:
Taylor wins by UD.

Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos:
Draw by SD.

Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes:
Goyat wins by UD.

Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool:
Green wins by SD.

Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica:
Bahdi wins by MD.

Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell:
Carrington wins by UD.

Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring against Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This event pairs the legendary former heavyweight champion Tyson against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul. Despite Paul’s recent focus on boxing real competitors to aim for a world title, he faces Tyson, who last fought competitively in 2005.

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Experts including Mike Coppinger, Marc Raimondi, and Timothy Bradley Jr. delve into the rationale behind this matchup. Tyson's enduring fame and Paul's massive social media presence combine for a global spectacle, likely drawing significant viewership. Questions arise about the nature of the fight - whether it will be a sanctioned match or an exhibition, considering Tyson's age of 58 at the time of the fight.

Critics argue about the fight's impact on boxing's integrity, with Bradley expressing concerns over the sport's shift towards entertainment-focused matchups. However, the event's significance extends beyond the ring, marking Netflix's venture into streaming combat sports, potentially reshaping how audiences consume boxing and combat sports.

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In the co-main event, sharing top billing is a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, who last met in a historic 2022 bout that saw Taylor edge out Serrano in a thrilling split-decision win. Some fans and analysts believed Serrano had done enough to claim victory, making this rematch a must-watch as both fighters look to settle the score. Paul, Serrano's promoter, even suggested on social media that their bout is a co-main event, saying, "Taylor vs Serrano is the Co-Main Event and the Main Event in many fans' eyes. They are not the undercard."

Promoter Eddie Hearn, who played a major role in bringing the Taylor-Serrano rivalry to the forefront, acknowledges the financial incentive behind Taylor’s decision to fight on the card, despite his reservations about Tyson-Paul. "We received a massive offer for Katie,"* Hearn told BBC Sport, noting it’s the biggest purse of her career. However, Hearn added, "I won’t be watching the main event," indicating he’ll exit the arena after Taylor’s fight, citing his concerns over Tyson’s return to competitive boxing at 58.

The card also features other intriguing matchups. Shadasia Green (14-1, 11 KOs) and Melinda Watpool (7-0, 2 KOs) will square off for the vacant WBO super middleweight title, while undefeated up-and-comers Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington Jr. (13-0, 8 KOs) and Lucas “Prince” Bahdi (17-0, 5 KOs) are set to make statements in their respective bouts. Carrington faces Dana Coolwell (13-2, 8 KOs) in a featherweight contest, and Bahdi meets Corey Marksman (10-0-1, 7 KOs) in a lightweight clash, both looking to keep their records perfect.

Main card:

▪️Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, 8 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, 10 rounds, for Taylor’s WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF super lightweight titles
▪️Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos, 12 rounds, for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title
▪️Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes, 6 rounds, super middleweight

Prelims (Stars at 5:30 pm ET):

▪️Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool, 10 rounds, for the vacant WBO super middleweight title
▪️Lucas Bahdi vs. Corey Marksman, 10 rounds, lightweight
▪️Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell, 8 rounds, featherweight

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