Today, amidst the historic backdrop of New York’s Apollo Theater, the clash between two titans, Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) and the legendary Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs), ignited as they met for the first time since Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) revealed their forthcoming showdown. Set for an eight-round professional bout with two-minute rounds, the Paul vs. Tyson spectacle will be broadcast globally, exclusively on Netflix, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the revered home ground of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
In a co-main event eagerly awaited by fans, Matchroom’s undisputed super lightweight world champion, Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs), prepares to defend her title over 10 rounds, each lasting two minutes, against the trailblazing figure in boxing, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs), in what promises to be the most anticipated rematch in women’s boxing history.
With over 120,000 enthusiasts already signed up for early access tickets, anticipation surges. The remaining tickets will be available for sale starting Thursday, May 16, at 12pm ET. Netflix and MVP will orchestrate a second press conference for Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano, scheduled for 7:30pm CT at Texas Live! in Arlington, Texas, on the same day.
Today’s press conference, hosted by the esteemed combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, provided a platform for Paul, Tyson, Taylor, and Serrano to share their thoughts and insights on the impending spectacle.
