Mike Tyson and Jake Paul to fight at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Friday night

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will fight on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event starts with preliminary fights, and the main event is expected to begin around 11:30 pm ET. The fight has already set a record in Texas with over $17.8 million in ticket sales, surpassing previous events. More than 70,000 fans are expected to attend, and preliminary streams on Netflix and YouTube have drawn nearly 700,000 viewers. Tyson and Paul’s fight is scheduled for eight rounds, each lasting two minutes, with both fighters using 14-ounce gloves. The event has gained attention after a faceoff incident where Tyson slapped Paul.


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