Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson CONFIRMED with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix

JAKE PAUL and Mike Tyson have confirmed a blockbuster boxing showdown for this summer.

The stunning bout will be aired live on Netflix.

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The date for the fight has been set for Saturday, July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

A video shared on Netflix’s official accounts on social media announced the clash.

Influencer-turned-boxer Paul was seen arriving on a helicopter and jumping off on to a helipad where Tyson was located.

The pair were then seen face to face.

Even Netflix themselves appeared to be surprised they were announcing the news.

They said: “It’s JAKE PAUL vs. MIKE TYSON — yes, really! — in a LIVE BOXING event at AT&T Stadium you won’t want to miss.

“Airing live on Netflix Saturday, July 20 #PaulTyson.”

Fans were convinced Netflix were pulling their legs over the fight.

One said: “This fight is definitely fake .”

A second said: “We have to be so close to breaking the simulation because what the ever-loving f*** is happening here?! .”

A third declared: “Biggest fight in history of the sport.”

Another added: “What is happening…”

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson will be 58 at the time of the fight.

Meanwhile, Paul will be 27 years old.

In a statement on shock fight, Paul said: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard.

“Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.

“Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.”

Tyson said: “I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

“He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT. 

“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”

More to follow.

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