Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Read Fan Comments in Hype Video for Netflix Boxing Fight | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Jackson Reed
Published Mar 24, 2026
As Mike Tyson and Jake Paul prepare to ramp up the trash talk going into their showdown, they took time to read fan trash talk to promote the bout.
Netflix shared a video of Tyson and Paul reading fan comments to hype the July 20 boxing match.
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations announced on April 29 the fight will be sanctioned as a professional bout.
This marks the first officially sanctioned fight of Tyson's career since June 11, 2005. Iron Mike lost to Kevin McBride on that day.
After an exhibition bout against Corey Sanders in October 2006, Tyson didn't step into the ring again for 14 years. His most recent fight was an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. that was scored to a draw by the WBC.
Tyson's last win was over Clifford Etienne on Feb. 22, 2003. Paul turned six years old one month earlier at the time.
Despite being 58 years old when the fight will happen, Tyson won't be the oldest boxer to compete this decade. Steve Ward retired from competition at the age of 64 after winning the World Legends Championships cruiserweight title in August 2021.
Paul told TMZ Sports earlier this week that he won't hesitate to knock Tyson out if the opportunity presents itself.
"He's ruthless," Paul said. "He's the most vicious champion ever. So, I have to channel that Mike Tyson energy to finish him. And the legend must fall."
Paul is looking for his 10th win in 11 professional bouts. He has wins over former UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva on his resume.
The Tyson-Paul bout will take place at AT&T Stadium on July 20 in Arlington, Texas. It's the first major boxing event to be held at the Dallas Cowboys' home stadium since Errol Spence Jr. defeated Yordenis Ugas to win the unified welterweight title in April 2022.
