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Mike Tyson to fight Jake Paul. Yes, an ex-heavyweight champ is boxing a YouTuber on Netflix.

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LOS ANGELES — Jake Paul declared he's "ready for the big leagues" Saturday night following his first-round technical knockout of Ryan Bourland.

He better be.

Paul's next match was announced Thursday, and it's against one of the greatest boxers — Mike Tyson. The heavyweight bout will take place July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ...Read more

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Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson, 57, to fight 27-year-old Jake Paul in July

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NEW YORK — Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will fight boxing influencer Jake Paul on July 20 in Arlington, Texas.

The bout is scheduled to take place three weeks after Tyson’s 58th birthday. Paul is 27 years old.

Even Netflix, which will be live-streaming the fight, seemed surprised in their announcement of the showdown.

“It’s ...Read more