Jake Paul News
WATCH | Jake Paul and Mike Tyson party at Donald Trump's inaugural ball
Josh Evanoff - January 21, 2025
Just a few months after their massive boxing match, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are back to being friends. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ faced off in a heavyweight main event live on Netflix in November. The bout was the biggest of Jake Paul’s career, taking place a few months after his knockout win over BKFC star Mike Perry. Meanwhile, the professional bout was Mike Tyson’s first since a 2005 stoppage loss to Kevin McBride.
Jake Paul's PFL debut is tentatively scheduled for fall 2025: "It will happen!"
Josh Evanoff - January 16, 2025
PFL founder Donn Davis believes Jake Paul will finally fight in the cage next year. ‘The Problem Child’ was last seen in the boxing in November, live on Netflix. Back for the first time since knocking out BKFC star Mike Perry in July, the YouTuber-turned-boxer faced Mike Tyson. ‘Iron Mike’ ended a two-decade retirement to face Jake Paul, promising an early knockout win over the 27-year-old.
Former boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. reveals ongoing talks for Jake Paul fight: "This week I have a meeting"
Josh Evanoff - November 26, 2024
Former WBC champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is down for a boxing match against Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring earlier this month in Dallas. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul faced 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. While some hoped that ‘Iron Mike’ could turn back time, he quickly gassed out in the eight-round bout. As a result, Paul wound up outboxing Tyson, scoring a unanimous decision victory.
Rampage Jackson challenges Jake Paul to open weight MMA fight after controversial Mike Tyson bout: "Your last straw"
Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2024
Former UFC champion Rampage Jackson wants to fight YouTuber-turned-boxing star Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring earlier this month in Dallas. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul locked horns with 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. For ‘Iron Mike’, the professional fight was his first in nearly two decades, last suffering a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in June 2005.
Jake Paul seemingly accepts callout from heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois: "I'll get you in line"
Josh Evanoff - November 19, 2024
It appears that Jake Paul could end up fighting IBF heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois next. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring on Friday night. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul finally met former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The two were originally set to fight in July, but the legendary boxer was forced out due to a health emergency in June. As a result, Paul knocked out short-notice replacement Mike Perry instead.
Mike Tyson explains why he slapped Jake Paul in viral weigh-in skirmish
Curtis Calhoun - November 15, 2024
Mike Tyson says Jake Paul is responsible for getting slapped by the heavyweight boxing great at their final pre-fight staredown. Tyson and Paul will clash tonight in their heavyweight matchup in Dallas, TX. The fight marks the professional boxing return of the all-time great Tyson, who will enter the ring just weeks after turning 58 years old.
Sean Strickland hurls scathing diss at Jake Paul and Netflix over Mike Tyson fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has hurled quite the dig at Jake Paul and popular streaming platform Netflix ahead of the Mike Tyson fight. Paul and Tyson will collide inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The boxing match will be taking place this Friday night and it’ll air live on Netflix. Paul is 27 years old, while Tyson is 58. Many have been critical of this fight being approved and scheduled.
WATCH | Mike Tyson sends Jake Paul chilling message ahead of boxing match: "He's a manufactured killer"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is tired of waiting around to fight Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring in a professional capacity in nearly two decades. Mike Tyson’s last professional fight came in June 2005, against journeyman Kevin McBride. However, despite being up on the scorecards, the former heavyweight champion quit on his stool. In his post-fight interview, Tyson admitted that he didn’t like the sport anymore.
Roy Jones Jr. shares surprising prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Roy Jones Jr. has shared his prediction for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match next weekend. Tyson and Paul are set to box live on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in a professional bout. Although Paul is a -310 favorite while ‘Iron’ is a +240 underdog on FanDuel, Jones Jr. believes Tyson will pull off the upset and could even finish the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer.
PHOTO | Mike Tyson reveals absurd physique ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is absolutely shredded ahead of his return against Jake Paul. The 58-year-old heavyweight is set to head to the ring for the first time since 2020 later this month. However, while his bout with Roy Jones Jr. four years ago was an exhibition, his next fight will be a professional one. On November 15th, live on Netflix, Mike Tyson will clash with Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson vows to 'slaughter' Jake Paul in upcoming boxing match: "He's in a lot of trouble"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
58-year-old Mike Tyson believes he will dominate Jake Paul in his boxing return. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t competed in a professional boxing match in nearly 20 years. The last time Mike Tyson competed was a bout against journeyman Kevin McBride in June 2005. The legendary heavyweight quit on the stool that night, stating afterward he didn’t have aalove for the sport anymore. 19 years later, the spark is back.
VIDEO | Mike Tyson brutalizes sparring partner in preparation for Jake Paul fight
Josh Evanoff - October 23, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson isn’t holding back in training for his upcoming fight against Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t competed in a professional boxing match in nearly two decades. Mike Tyson last stepped into the ring in June 2005, suffering a stoppage loss to journeyman Kevin McBride. 19 years later, the 58-year-old legend will lace up the gloves one final time against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
WATCH | Netflix releases official Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight trailer
Josh Evanoff - October 15, 2024
Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match. Next month at the massive AT&T Stadium in Dallas, ‘The Problem Child’ will face ‘Iron Mike’. The bout was originally slated for July 20th but was postponed due to the 58-year-old’s health issues. As a result, Jake Paul knocked out Mike Tyson’s short-notice replacement, Mike Perry, earlier this summer.
Eddie Hearn refuses to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson despite promoting undercard fighters: "He's nearly 60!"
Josh Evanoff - October 11, 2024
Eddie Hearn has no interest in the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ are set to collide next month at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The bout was originally slated to go down on July 20th but was postponed due to Mike Tyson suffering from health issues. As a result, Jake Paul handed short-notice replacement Mike Perry a sixth-round knockout loss earlier this summer.
Jake Paul claims he'd "1000 percent" beat Alex Pereira in Boxing, says Khalil Rountree Jr. exposed glaring holes
Curtis Calhoun - October 10, 2024
Jake Paul is supremely confident in his chances if he comes face-to-face with UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the boxing ring. Pereira successfully defended the UFC light heavyweight for the third time in 2024 by finishing Khalil Rountree Jr. last Saturday. After falling behind in the early rounds, Pereira badly battered Rountree in Round 4 to eventually finish the title challenger.
PFL CEO confirms Jake Paul's MMA debut slated for 2025 following Mike Tyson fight: "It'll be a spectacle"
Josh Evanoff - September 30, 2024
PFL CEO Peter Murray has confirmed Jake Paul will fight in MMA after facing Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ is set to make his return to the boxing ring on November 15th in Dallas. Fresh off a knockout victory over Mike Perry in July, Jake Paul will face the legendary Mike Tyson. The two were previously booked to clash in the summer, but health issues forced the 58-year-old boxer out of the matchup.
PFL CEO opens up on Jake Paul's MMA debut ahead of Mike Tyson bout: "His opponent will be very credible"
Josh Evanoff - September 18, 2024
PFL CEO Peter Murray still believes Jake Paul will get in the cage one day. ‘The Problem Child’ signed with the PFL in early 2023. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was one of many big signings around that time, including former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. However, while ‘The Predator’ is finally set to enter the cage next month, Jake Paul lacks an MMA fight date.
Mike Tyson admits training is "a little shaky" ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul: "It's hard to walk right now"
Josh Evanoff - September 17, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson isn’t feeling too hot ahead of his November clash against Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring since an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020. Nearly four years later, Mike Tyson is set for another fight, this time against YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul. The contest will be the former heavyweight champion’s first professional bout since a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in 2005.