Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will square off in a boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Here's what to know about each boxer entering the fight.
legend in his late 50s who hasn't fought professionally in nearly two decades. The other is a YouTube star who launched his fighting career just a few years ago.At 58 years old, Tyson will return to the ring for his first pro bout since 2005. And Paul, who's past opponents have ranged from ex-player Nate Robinson to fighters like Nate Diaz and Tommy Fury, will take on the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the three-belt era in the 12th pro match of his career.
Tyson weighed in at 220.4 pounds for his most recent bout, though that was back in 2020. His weight for Friday's fight will be revealed at weigh-in on Thursday.Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in a November 2020 exhibition match, which ended in a draw. But his most recent pro fight was all the way back in June 2005, a sixth-round loss via TKO to Kevin McBride."The Baddest Man on the Planet" boasts a career record of 50-6 with 44 victories via knockout.
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