Mark Your Calendars: July 20, 2024 – A Night of Unprecedented Boxing Action on Netflix
Get ready, fight fans! The boxing world is abuzz as former undisputed heavyweight champion “Iron” Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) and social media sensation turned pugilist Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) prepare to clash in what’s shaping up to be the most electrifying sporting event of the summer. This eight-round showdown, featuring two-minute rounds, will take place at the colossal 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be streamed live exclusively on Netflix.
Press Conference Highlights: Tyson and Paul Talk the Talk
At a press conference on May 13 at Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater, hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, Tyson and Paul shared their excitement and mutual respect.
Mike Tyson: The Comeback King Tyson, now 57, remains as confident and charismatic as ever. “It was a no-brainer,” Tyson declared about agreeing to the fight. “Jake’s a new up-and-coming guy on the scene, and I like shaking the sports world to its core. I’m doing it now. It’s just something I want to do.” When asked about his age and readiness, Tyson quipped, “I’m beautiful. That’s all I can say,” eliciting laughter and cheers from the audience.
Jake Paul: The Social Media Maverick Paul, promoting the event through his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), emphasized the historical significance of their bout. “Yeah, no, he was game. I think he’s always wanted to do this. This has been a long time coming. We’ve been calling each other out for years and we finally got to make it happen on Netflix, the biggest platform in the world,” Paul said. “Mike wanted this to be a pro fight. He wants the war, and I respect him for stepping up to try to put an end to me. If Mike can do that, then he’s a hero.”
Co-Main Event: A Clash for the Ages
Adding to the night’s allure, undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) will defend her title against unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs). Billed as “the most anticipated rematch in women’s boxing history,” this ten-round battle promises intense action and high stakes.
Katie Taylor: Focused and Determined Taylor is laser-focused on the upcoming fight, dismissing any talk of a potential trilogy with Serrano. “The trilogy is not on my mind right now,” Taylor stated. “I beat her the first time, and I plan on beating her the second time.”
Amanda Serrano: Ready for Redemption Despite a serious eye injury in her previous fight with Taylor, Serrano is eager to make history. “I think it was always going to happen because Katie and my name are always going to be attached to each other no matter what,” Serrano said. “She’s a great champion, but we’re going to go out there and prove to the world that we deserve this platform.”
Get Your Tickets Now!
The hype is real! Over 120,000 fans have already signed up for early access tickets. Don’t miss out on this monumental event. Remaining tickets go on sale Thursday, May 16, at 12 pm ET.
Stay tuned to CelebrityHitz.com for more updates on this explosive night of boxing.