Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight live telecast India: How to watch faceoff, time, odds, undercard and more

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is set to face former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated exhibition fight. The bout, originally scheduled for July, was postponed due to Tyson's recovery from a stomach ulcer. The eight-round fi...

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The highly anticipated showdown between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was initally delayed from the original plan for July, but now is just around the corner.

The delay was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and needing time to recover from a stomach ulcer.

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The rescheduled bout is set for Friday night at the $1.2 billion retractable-roof home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The state has sanctioned it as a pro fight with some modifications.

Here's a guide to watch the fight in India:


When is the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight?

The telecast starts at 8 p.m. EST. For Indians, the matchwill start at 6:30 am Saturday, Indian Standard Time (IST).

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Where to telecast thematch?

The match will be livestreamed on Netflix through subscription.

What are the odds on the Tyson-Paul fight?

The Youtuber is a minus-200 betting favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. That means the payout for a Paul victory would be about half the amount of any bet. The most bet prop is for Tyson to win by KO/TKO or DQ (+275), followed by Tyson to win on points (+1000) and Tyson to win in the first round (+1400).

What about the undercard?

The most legitimate pro fight of the night is being pitched as the co-main event. It's a super lightweight championship bout between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.

Taylor won a disputed split decision over Serrano in a slugfest at sold-out Madison Square Garden in 2022. It was the first time women headlined a fight at the storied venue.

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There are five other fights on the undercard.

What's the age difference between the fighters?

It's 31 years. Paul is 27 while the former champion is 58 years.

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When was Tyson's last sanctioned fight?

Tyson retired in 2005 with a record of 50-6, with 44 knockouts, after losing to Kevin McBride. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts against mostly undistinguished opponents. His loss was to Tommy Fury, the less-accomplished half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

How many rounds are scheduled for the Tyson-Paul fight?

The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds for most pro fights. Tyson and Paul also will use heavier gloves with the idea of decreasing the power of punches. The gloves will be 14 ounces instead of 10. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has said Tyson's physical condition met the criteria for the fight to proceed.

Who earns what?

According to reports, Paul will make $40 million and Tyson about $20 million. Paul did mention his number at a news conference in August.

(with AP inputs)
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