What time is the fight and how to watch it in Australia, explained

Wednesday 13th November 2024 08:22 AM

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is going up against Jake Paul, a popular YouTuber turned pro-fighter, this Saturday.

It may be an unlikely matchup, but it’s proving to be one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight.

Mike Tyson (left) and Jake Paul (right) onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match press conference. (Getty Images for Netflix)

What time is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight in Australia?

It’s not exactly known when Paul and Tyson will fight, as there are several fights scheduled before the main event.

The whole event is likely to last several hours, with the start of the card beginning at 12pm AEDT on Saturday.

There are six fights on the card before Paul vs. Tyson.

It’s estimated the Paul vs Tyson fight could start about 3pm, but it depends on how long the previous fights go for.

Jake Paul punches Mike Perry during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) (Getty)

How to watch the fight in Australia?

Viewers in Australia can tune in on Netflix at 12pm AEDT.

Anyone with a subscription can watch on Netflix in Australia.

Viewers do not need to pay for an extra pay-per-view.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are fighting near Dallas at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.

The stadium is the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, and claims to be the largest domed structure in the world.

Mike Tyson (L) and Jake Paul face off at an exclusive press conference ahead of their November bout during the Fanatics Fest NYC 2024 at Jacob Javits Center on August 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics) (Getty Images for Fanatics)

Do I have to pay extra to watch the fight on Netflix?

No, you don’t have to pay extra to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on Netflix.

Anyone with a subscription can watch on Netflix in Australia without paying more.

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight card

These are the fights on the card for Saturday:

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano for the lightweight titles
Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos for the WBC welterweight title
Neeraj Goyat Vs. Whindersson Nunes
Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpoo
Lucas Bahdi vs. Corey Marksman

Have Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fought before?

The two fighters have not faced each other in the ring.

They had been due to fight earlier this year, but it was postponed after Tyson developed an ulcer.

Their biggest confrontation to date was in the pre-match press conference.

The bout between Paul and Tyson has been criticized due to the 31-year age difference between the two fighters.

How long have Tyson and Paul been boxing?

Mike Tyson competed between 1985 and 2005 and is set to come back to the ring after almost 20 years off.

Tyson has a career record of 50 wins to six losses, with 44 knockout wins.

Jake Paul debuted in world boxing in 2020.

Paul has a record of 10 wins and one loss.