Mike Tyson to fight Jake Paul in Texas marking his first sanctioned match since 2005

Mike Tyson will fight Jake Paul in Texas on Friday, marking Tyson's first sanctioned match since 2005. The eight-round bout will be streamed on Netflix and features shorter rounds and heavier gloves to reduce punch power. Tyson, 58, has a professional record of 50-6, while 27-year-old Paul is 10-1. The fight was postponed from July due to Tyson's health issues. Paul is reportedly earning $40 million, compared to Tyson's $20 million. The event also includes a co-main fight for the women's super lightweight championship between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, a rematch of their previous bout in 2022.