ARLINGTON, Texas – MMA Junkie is on the scene and reporting live from Friday’s Netflix boxing event headlined by Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.
In one of the unlikeliest of matchups, Tyson, a 58-year-old legend of the ring, will return to fight 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul in a heavyweight bout scheduled for eight 2-minute rounds. The fight headlines streaming giant Netflix’s first foray into live combat sports at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.
The Paul vs. Tyson event also features perhaps the biggest women’s fight of the year in the co-main event as Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano square off in a rematch of their 2022 Fight of the Year, which Taylor won by split decision.
The seven-fight lineup begins with prelims at 5:30 p.m. ET, which stream on the Netflix Sports YouTube channel. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET and streams on Netflix, available to anyone with a Netflix subscription.
Keep it locked here for up-to-the-minute results and behind-the-scenes updates throughout the evening.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson lineup, results
- Heavyweight: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
- Super lightweight: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano – for Taylor’s IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO women’s super lightweight titles
- Welterweight: Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title
- Super middleweight: Neeraj Goyat def. Whindersson Nunes via unanimous decision (59-55, 60-54, 60-54)
- Super middleweight: Shadasia Green def. Melinda Watpool via split decision (97-93, 94-96, 96-94) – for vacant women’s WBO super middleweight title
- Super lightweight: Lucas Bahdi def. Armando Casamonica via majority decision (95-95, 96-93, 98-92)
- Featherweight: Bruce Carrington def. Dana Coolwell via unanimous decision (80-70, 80-70, 80-70)
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson prelims live stream
Neeraj Goyat toys with Whindersson Nunes in shutout victory
Neeraj Goyat made it look easy against Whindersson Nunes in the main card opener. Goyat showed off his elusive defense and fast hands over six rounds, only dropping one round in the eyes of one of the official ringside judges. The unanimous decision scores read 59-55, 60-54 and 60-54.
Goyat trolling Nunes in the ring and Rosie Perez yelling “Ok what’s going on now??” #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/QmO5Ufwjgv
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders open main card
Naturally, with Paul vs. Tyson taking place at AT&T Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, it’s only right the world-famous Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders open the main card with a routine on the entrance walkway.
YOU’VE BEEN THUNDERSTRUCK… and so was the cameraman.
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders just opened the biggest boxing match in history. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/da6NsI05v3
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul shamed by advertisement truck outside of AT&T Stadium
Someone driving an advertisement truck outside of AT&T Stadium really wanted their feelings to be known about Jake Paul taking on a 58-year-old Mike Tyson.
I found the truck ! “JAKE PAUL, SHAME ON YOU. HE’S 58.” #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/7436L9Fvky
— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) November 16, 2024
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis says Jake Paul will be ‘scared’ of Mike Tyson
Lennox Lewis shared the ring with Mike Tyson in 2002, and won by knockout in the eighth round. It’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about Tyson, and he believes Jake Paul will be running away after he realizes what he’s gotten himself into.
Three-time world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is in Dallas for #PaulTyson:
“Not many people have stepped in the ring with Mike Tyson and can talk about it. Only I can.” pic.twitter.com/5kVDzC0Mvb
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Shadasia Green claims vacant women’s WBO title
Shadasia Green went toe-to-toe in a closely contested fight against Melinda Watpool for the vacant women’s WBO super middleweight title. After 10 rounds, the judges were split, with two seeing the fight for Green with scores of 97-93 and 96-94 in her favor. The dissenting judge scored the fight 94-96 in Watpool’s direction.
Shadasia Green looking SHARP
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/m01mBUk6Dr— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
Paul vs. Tyson merch tables feature $40 tees and $300 autographs
Want merch? There’s plenty of it here with multiple tees and hoodies featuring the Paul vs. Tyson matchup. There are also multiple autograph stands by Fiterman Sports with various Paul and Tyson autographs available, including signed boxing gloves.
Want autographs? Plenty of them here. pic.twitter.com/ZbUx9BaNh8
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 16, 2024
Lucas Bahdi outlasts Armando Casamonica
Lucas Bahdi and Armando Casamonica slugged it out for 10 rounds. Despite their best efforts to put either other out, the fight reached the final bell where Bahdi was declared the winner by majority decision with scores of 95-95, 96-93 and 98-92.
Lucas Bahdi landing BIG punches
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/1QtyMmgT48— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 15, 2024
Most Valuable Promotions touts Texas combat sports live gate record
According to Most Valuable Promotions via press release, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card has “shattered” the Texas combat sports live gate record:
“Paul vs. Tyson gate has surpassed $17.8 million, nearly double the previous Texas gate record for combat sports in both boxing and MMA, obliterating Canelo’s record of $9 million.”
In addition, the promotion says it has beaten any boxing event outside of Las Vegas:
“Paul vs. Tyson’s gate is also higher than any non-Las Vegas UFC gate in history, other than McGregor vs Alvarez in NYC per public records.”
“Shu Shu” Carrington brings pressure in opening bout
Bruce Carrington put pressure on Dana Coolwell from the opening bell, leading to a unanimous decision victory to open the preliminary card.
Paul vs Tyson prelims are off to a good start
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/dB8A3AlLJ0
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 15, 2024
BEAUTIFUL FLURRY FROM BRUCE CARRINGTON
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/zO2chT6EDJ
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 15, 2024
Are there curtains up at AT&T Stadium?
Yes! There are curtains up on both sides of AT&T Stadium to block out the sun, which is something that will surely upset Dallas Cowboys fans.
Yes, Cowboys fans, there are curtains up for #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/D1oSqJIp6D
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 15, 2024
How much are Mike Tyson, Jake Paul getting paid?
There’s no doubt about it: Friday’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight means big money for everyone involved.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson staff predictions
It’s a blowout for Paul in our staff predictions at 8-1 over Tyson. But the reasons are as varied as the fighters involved.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson latest odds
- Jake Paul -200, Mike Tyson +160
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson preview video
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