Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight tonight. Here’s how and when to watch.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is set to take on YouTube sensation and current professional boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated heavyweight fight Friday night at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. It will mark the first time Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) has entered the ring for a pro bout since retiring from the sport in 2005. 

Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) will be fighting for the third time in 2024 in what is easily his highest-profile bout to date. The match-up between the 58-year-old Tyson and 27-year-old Paul was initially scheduled for July 20 but was rescheduled to give Tyson time to recover from medical issues stemming from a stomach ulcer.

Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s big fight, including when and how to watch.

What time is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight tonight?

The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul televised fight card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) on Netflix. There will be three professional boxing fights before Tyson and Paul enter the ring. The main event will occur once those bouts have concluded with the exact timing dependent on the length of the preceding fights.

How many rounds will the Tyson vs. Paul fight have?

The Tyson-Paul fight is scheduled for eight, two-minute rounds. That’s slightly shorter than the typical three-minute rounds most professional men’s boxing fights are scheduled for. Both men will also wear heavier boxing gloves than heavyweights often do, sporting 14-ounce gloves versus the traditional 10-ounce versions.

How to watch the Tyson vs. Paul fight

The Tyson vs. Paul fight will be broadcast live on Netflix and will be free for subscribers.

What is Mike Tyson’s boxing background?

Tyson won the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA) titles upon his return to the ring in the mid-1990s but then lost to Evander Holyfield in a major upset in November 1996. A highly-anticipated rematch between the two in June 1997 led to Tyson getting disqualified after he bit off a chunk of Holyfield’s ear. 

What is Jake Paul’s boxing background?

He’s been able to morph that social media success into the boxing ring, entering tonight’s fight with just a single loss against 10 wins, with seven of those victories via knockout. The lone loss came against undefeated Tommy Fury, the younger brother of former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (who, ironically, was named after Paul’s opponent tonight).

Who do experts predict will win the Tyson vs. Paul fight?

Expert predictions for tonight’s match-up vary. Former opponents Lewis and Jones are both predicting a Tyson victory as his is namesake, Tyson Fury. Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya also likes Tyson but former heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua is going with Paul as is Paul’s brother, Logan. Oddsmakers have had Paul as the slight favorite but the betting line has been moving more toward Tyson throughout fight week, according to ESPN.