Sat Nov 16 03:04:03 UTC 2024: ## Tyson vs. Paul: Legendary Boxer Returns to Ring After 19 Years

**Los Angeles, November 16, 2024** – Boxing legend Mike Tyson is set to make his highly anticipated return to the professional ring after a 19-year hiatus, facing off against social media influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a much-hyped match-up. The fight, streamed live on Netflix, is expected to draw a record-breaking global audience and begins at 9:30 AM local time.

The pre-fight face-off saw Tyson deliver a slap to Paul, further fueling excitement and anticipation for the main event. The 58-year-old Tyson, a titan of the boxing world with a record of 50 wins (44 knockouts) and 6 losses, last fought professionally in 2005, losing to Kevin McBride. This comeback fight is expected to earn him a reported $20 million (approximately ₹168 crore). His opponent, 27-year-old Jake Paul, stands at 6’1″ and boasts a record of 10 wins (7 knockouts) from 11 fights, earning him a reported $40 million (approximately ₹337 crore).

The fight, consisting of eight 2-minute rounds, has a weight limit of over 113 kg for both boxers. The significant age difference—Tyson is more than double Paul’s age—adds another layer of intrigue to this already captivating matchup.

Earlier in the day, Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat secured a unanimous decision victory in a separate middleweight bout on the same card.

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