Jake Paul v Mike Tyson Boxing Betting Tips & Betting Offers
Lewis Watson 
No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you.
After 19 years out of the ring as a professional, “Iron” Mike Tyson makes his return to action this Friday night against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul inside the AT&T Stadium in Texas, USA.
Streamed worldwide live on Netflix, the pair of multi-millionaires will contest eight two-minute rounds, in a fight rescheduled from July following Mike Tyson suffering an ulcer flare-up in camp.
Separated by 31 years, this contest will see a unique match-up of youth vs experience, and for the 10-1 Jake Paul to cement his growth in the world of combat by adding Tyson’s historic name into his winners column.
For Tyson, as well as a hefty reported $20 million pay cheque, it’s the chance for him to showcase his skills to a generation that never saw him fight live, and to answer questions he has for himself as to whether he can still compete in the sport that made him a household name.
On Friday night’s undercard there is also an unmissable rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the undisputed women’s world super-lightweight championship, as well as Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos scrapping for the WBC world welterweight title.
Let’s take a closer look at Friday’s historic event, plus the top boxing betting offers from the best betting sites.
Jake Paul v Mike Tyson Betting Tips
Check out below our betting tips for Paul v Tyson on Friday evening.
Jake Paul to beat Mike Tyson by KO/TKO
Mike Tyson in 1988 is a different man from the one in 2024. Even if Tyson loses in Texas, a $20 million pay-day will soften the blow, and with youth and growing experience on his side, expect Paul to find a stoppage here.
Jake Paul to beat Mike Tyson in Rounds 5-8
Once we get past the opening few rounds and the threat of Tyson diminishes, Paul’s attacks will increase meaning he is more likely to stop “Iron” Mike in the second half of the contest.
Jake Paul v Mike Tyson - Fight Preview
It’s hard to know where to start here in terms of analysing such a unique and unprecedented fight.
Besides the massive 31-year gap in age, the biggest factor in this fight is just how much Jake Paul has actually improved as a boxer.
Since turning pro in 2020, Paul has – surprisingly in some people’s eyes – committed to the sport of boxing very impressively.
No longer a flash-in-the-pan cash-grab, Paul is carving out a career as a pretty handy fighter, and the draw that his name brings will always guarantee him a pick of opposition and eyeballs on his fights.
That’s not to say that he is anywhere close to becoming a world champion, but that doesn’t really matter to the 27-year-old “Problem Child” as he continues to put bums on seats and knockout famous names.
It doesn’t get much more famous than “Iron” Mike Tyson. The 58-year-old is a household name and – along with Muhammad Ali – one of the most famous boxers to have lived.
Let’s get it right: Tyson is old, clearly struggling with his health, clearly struggling with his fitness, but they say that the last thing that leaves you as a fighter is your power, and the former heavyweight world champion will be relying on that muscle memory in order to land on the chin of Paul in the opening stanzas of this fight.
Paul is athletic, can pack a punch himself and is more than capable of staying on his toes for the allotted 16 minutes.
The general consensus here is that Tyson will have to hurt Paul early in this fight or the youngster’s attributes will be too much for the New Yorker the longer the fight goes on.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson – What are the rules of the fight?
Paul vs Tyson is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, and knockouts are allowed. Both fighters will wear heavier than normal 14oz gloves, but head guards will not be worn by either.
Jake Paul (10-1, 7 KO)
With 10 wins against an array of opposition, Jake Paul is slowly building a credible resume as a boxer.
Sure, some of these wins have come against YouTubers, NBA stars and former MMA fighters, but he has stuck to his craft, and there are some real green shoots of talent coming through thanks to the hours of dedication and dollars of investment he has put into his career.
With seven KOs in his 10 wins, it’s clear that Paul carries power. In his only loss to Tommy Fury in 2023, Paul still forced Fury to the canvas and is athletic and aggressive enough to cause a few problems against skilled operators.
He has never been in with someone as famous as Tyson, but also as old.
If Paul can switch off from who is in front of him, he and his team will be confident in executing a win by staying on his toes, punching and moving and waiting for Tyson’s body to give up.
Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KO)
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson kind of needs no introduction.
For years, Tyson was regarded as the baddest man on the planet, and singlehandedly made boxing a cool sport again in the USA in the late 80s.
Tyson hasn’t contested a sanctioned boxing fight since 2005, and prior to his first retirement after losing to Kevin McBride, it’s important to remember the slide his career had already taken.
After Tyson’s infamous victory over Frank Bruno in Las Vegas in 1996, Tyson went 6-5 on his slate, losing twice to Evander Holyfield and then getting stopped by Lennox Lewis, Danny Williams and Kevin McBride.
Alongside well documented brushes with the law, Tyson hasn’t exactly been a picture of health over the past decade or two.
His physique may well be pleasing on the eye, but his stamina and aerobic fitness has a serious question mark hanging over it ahead of Friday’s contest, no matter how short the rounds are.
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Jake Paul v Mike Tyson – FAQ’s
When and where is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight?
What are the pre-fight odds for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
What are the pre-fight odds for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
Paul is a 10/23 fav with bet365 whereas Tyson is a 9/5 underdog.
What time is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight and where can I watch it?
What time is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight and where can I watch it?
It is due to start around 4am UK time on Saturday 16 November and will be streamed live on Netflix.
