Legendary boxer Mike Tyson is set to make his long-awaited return to the ring on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a highly-anticipated matchup against influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul. The eight-round bout will be Tyson’s first official match since 2005, making it a must-watch event for boxing fans around the world.
Tickets for the fight are in high demand, with over 121,000 people signing up for the ticket presale. One VIP package being offered includes two ringside seats, a pre-fight photo opportunity with both Paul and Tyson, signed gloves, a two-night penthouse stay at the fighters’ hotel, and eight additional tickets. All of this comes with a hefty price tag of $2 million.
“We’re trying to bring awareness and exposure back to boxing in a gigantic way. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event that literally touches six generations,” said MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian.
Netflix will be livestreaming the event to all subscribers at no additional cost, allowing fans from around the world to tune in. Both Tyson and Paul are expected to make eight figures for the battle, although the exact amount has not been disclosed by Netflix.
The two boxers will come face to face at a press conference in New York City on May 13, building anticipation for what is sure to be a historic matchup between two very different fighters.