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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson to Face Off in July. ESPN reports that YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul is set to meet former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a first-of-its-kind Netflix boxing event. In 2020, Paul started making a name for himself in combat sports with a knockout win over former NBA player Nate Robinson. That fight took place on the undercard of Mike Tyson's exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. On July 20, Paul and Tyson will appear as the main event for Netflix's first foray into live combat sports. "Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a once-in-a-lifetime dream matchup and I anticipate it will be the most-watched boxing event in modern boxing history." Nakisa Bidarian, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) co-founder, via ESPN. ESPN reports that it remains unclear how the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will handle what is likely to be a highly-criticized matchup. It remains unclear whether the match will be considered a pro fight or an exhibition bout. Despite being considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history, Tyson will be 58 years old by the time the fight rolls around. Paul, at just 27 years old, will be three decades younger than his opponent. Tyson, who was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990, lost his last professional fight by knockout in 2005. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT