Mike Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world — and among the greatest boxers ever to step into the ring — will square off against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul in a live TV event for Netflix.
The streamer announced Thursday that 57-year-old Iron Mike, with a record of 50 wins — 44 by knockout — and six losses, will square off against 27-year-old Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, July 20.
Fairly or not, the brash Paul has weathered shade from those in the fight game since he first strapped on gloves. Tyson's record, however, is legendary, and he referenced that in the Netflix announcement.
He credited Paul with growing "significantly as a boxer over the years," adding, "it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a 'kid' can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT."
That said, Paul fighting a man 30 years his senior is rubbing some the wrong way. UFC fighter Michael Bisping tweeted at Paul in part, "You should be ashamed of yourself."