This is an exceptional event on Netflix. This night, Mike Tyson returns to the rings to face Jake Paul, a videographer and professional boxer. The opportunity for us to return to the essential facts of this fight which marks a turning point for the streaming platform.
What time will the fight take place?
To follow the meeting, you will have to stay up late or get up early. Indeed, if this meeting is offered in prime time this Friday evening in the United States, the evening starts at 2 a.m. in France. As for the match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, it should start between 4 and 5 o’clock.
Slightly modified rules
The fight is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Although it is an official meeting between professional fighters, some rules have been changed. Thus, participants will wear gloves weighing 14 ounces (396 grams) compared to 10 ounces (283 grams) normally.
Likewise, each round will last two minutes instead of the usual three minutes. The match will feature eight rounds compared to 10 or 12 in the other clashes. These elements are worth remembering, because they will probably influence the strategies of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.
A change of strategy for Netflix
For Netflix, this live event is a real test. The streaming platform has long been reluctant about this type of content. As the company’s co-CEO, Ted Sandaros, explained in 2023:
We really think we can have a really strong offering for sports fans on Netflix without having to be part of the difficulty of the live sports licensing business model.
Since then, the entertainment giant has opened up a little to this idea. In addition to this evening event, the service offered live golf and will also broadcast NFL matches on December 25, 2024.
Tension rises between the two rivals
Before that night’s match, both fighters began to tear each other apart. Mike Tyson slapped his rival as the two men faced each other for the weigh-in on Thursday. Security quickly intervened and the boxing legend was removed. Enough to enrage Jake Paul: “I didn’t even feel it, he’s angry.” He’s an angry little pixie… Lovely slap, buddy. He must die! » The tone is set.
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