Mike Tyson to fight Jake Paul in exhibition match with soaring ticket prices

From NBCUniversal: 2024-05-09 16:22:33

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is set to fight social media influencer turned boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated exhibition match on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Texas, streamed globally on Netflix. Ticket prices are soaring, with fans already showing strong interest in betting on the event.

The 8-round bout will consist of two-minute rounds, and will also feature lightweight world champion Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano. Promoters are expecting the match to draw in over 121,000 fans, with ticket sales opening next Thursday. VIP package offers include unprecedented ringside seats and exclusive interactions with the fighters.

Secondary market sites are already selling tickets for the event, with prices starting at $357 and ringside seats going for $8,067. BetMGM is taking bets on the fight, with odds favoring Jake Paul as the current favorite (-145) despite 70% of bets being on Tyson. Netflix will stream the event for free as part of its sports programming.

Financial terms of the fight have not been disclosed, but Tyson and Paul are expected to make eight figures each. Promoters are aiming to make this event the most viewed streaming sports event in the U.S. as they look to bring attention and exposure back to boxing on a large scale.



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