In an era where MMA promotions like the UFC are beginning to dominate the combat sports scene, boxing has returned to the spotlight by featuring non-traditional fights.
One such bout will be on Netflix this Friday night when “Iron” Mike Tyson and “The Problem Child” Jake Paul square off at AT&T Stadium. An impressive crowd is projected to be on hand, and millions of Netflix subscribers are expected to tune in.
Tyson is heavyweight boxing royalty. He’s compiled a 50-6 record and first became a heavyweight champion at 20 years old. He’s now 58 and has only fought one exhibition match over the past 20 years.
What attracts boxing fans to Tyson matches is his ferocious style that usually puts his opponents on the canvas within the first few rounds. Only 14 of his 56 fights have made it into the fifth round.
Jake Paul is a social media influencer turned celebrity boxer. His brother, Logan Paul, is a current WWE Superstar and has a massive following on social media. Logan has some in-ring experience, but Jake has dedicated himself to the craft with hopes of entering the legitimate boxing ranks one day.
Despite Paul’s lack of credibility from a professional boxing standpoint, he isn’t bereft of skill. He’s currently 10-1, with wins against MMA fighters and low-ranked boxers that would typically not command such an audience.
Translation: Paul hasn’t beaten anyone. Regardless, 18+ boxing betting sites believe he will win.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Odds
- Mike Tyson +200
- Jake Paul -250
- Bovada Sportsbook
The odds imply that Tyson has no chance against the younger Paul. Jake has advantages in age, height, and weight. Tyson is used to fighting taller competitors, so that can’t be the rationale that oddsmakers are using to downgrade him.
The remaining factor is age. Paul is 31 years younger than his opponent, and 18+ sportsbooks are so certain that he will win that they will double your money if you bet on Tyson and he’s victorious.
Netflix has posted a three-episode series documenting the lead-up to the fight where Tyson appears to be taking his training seriously, something that cannot be said about the latter half of his career after his release from prison.
Tyson has the potential to appear very much like his younger self in the first round of the fight. Paul has never faced the punching power and technique that Tyson possesses, and there’s a chance he could get floored early on.
Regardless of which fighter you’ll be placing your bets on, be sure to submit them before the bell rings this Friday.
