We are all familiar with the term “clickbait.” On Friday night fans and gamblers will be treated to the term “fight-bait” when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul. Specifically, this Boxing odds matchup will take place on Friday night. Correlate that AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL Dallas Cowboys, will host the event. While there will be questions about why this event is taking place, the answer is simple. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul draw clicks and eyeballs. And in today’s world, that trumps legitimacy and related matters. Indeed, life is now pro wrestling.
Boxing Odds Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, November 15, 2024 |
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| Location: | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| TV Coverage: | Netflix |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mike Tyson | – | 5½ -125 | +230 |  |
| Jake Paul | – | 5½ -105 | -270 | |
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Tyson vs. Paul SBG Odds Overview
Now, at age 58 and 20 years after retiring, Tyson will once again lace up the glove. On Friday, he will take part in a sanctioned offshore betting bout. His opponent is social media star Jake Paul. Correlate that Paul has carved an in-ring career out of novelty fights. But he has gained respect from top-level boxers such as former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former two-division champion Devin Haney.
Although Paul had no Boxing odds background before he turned pro in January 2020, the 27-year-old has developed into a competent boxer. Previously, he feasted on former UFC fighters with some spectacular KOs.
Overall, Jake Paul has competed 11 times over the past four years and has never been stopped or even knocked down. His only loss was a split decision to Tommy Fury in 2023. Paul opened as a -250 favorite to defeat Tyson, one of the most recognizable people in the world.
Now, Paul will fight on his biggest stage yet. However, this latest novelty boxing match features him as a headliner against a man 31 years older with a history of health issues. Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions organized this event. In turn, it features two world title fights on the undercard. Including a rematch between two-division undisputed champion Katie Taylor and seven-division champ Amanda Serrano. It was originally set for July 20. But it was postponed in late May after Tyson suffered an ulcer flareup while on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.
Ulcers occur when stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract and results in abdominal pain. Additionally problematic is that Mike Tyson revealed on Netflix’s Prefight documentary that he threw up blood during that same.
While the fight is sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, there are three major caveats. Tyson and Paul will wear 14-ounce gloves rather than the standard 10-ounce gloves for heavyweight fights. Additionally, the rounds will be two minutes rather than three minutes. And then the fight will be contested over eight rounds rather than 10 or 12.
Hearn will be ringside to support his champion, Taylor, in the co-main event. However, Hearn said last month he would leave his seat before the main event. Cause by his lack of support for a matchup with a fighter Tyson’s age.
“The reality is that 20 years ago, when Mike Tyson retired from the sport, he was shot, finished,” said Matchroom Boxing CEO Eddie Hearn, who sued Paul for defamation in 2022 after the fighter accused him of bribing a boxing judge.
SBG Free Pick: Jake Paul.