Bettors Heavily Back 58-Year-Old Tyson Against Jake Paul in Netflix Boxing Spectacle
Mike Tyson's upcoming fight against Jake Paul this Friday has generated significant betting interest, with the majority of bettors backing the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion despite his age.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face-off
The sanctioned professional bout will take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and stream on Netflix at 8 p.m. EST. The fight consists of eight two-minute rounds using 14 oz gloves instead of the standard 10 oz, reducing punch impact.
Despite not having a sanctioned fight since 2005, Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) appears in excellent shape, having gone the distance with Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. Paul (10-1, 7 KOs), though labeled a "decent boxer" by Tyson Fury, brings youth and recent fight experience to the ring.
The purse split heavily favors Paul at $40 million, while Tyson will earn $20 million.
Betting trends show strong support for Tyson, with popular props including:
- Tyson to win by points/decision
- Tyson to win in Round 1
- Tyson to win in Round 3
- Tyson to win in Round 2
- Tyson to win in 60 seconds
Current odds as of Thursday morning:
- BetMGM: Paul -190, Draw +900, Tyson +188
- DraftKings: Paul -200, Draw +750, Tyson +160
- BetVictor: Paul -175, Draw +900, Tyson +175
According to BetMGM, this fight is expected to be their most-bet boxing match in history, with many bettors hoping to see Paul knocked out despite him being the odds-on favorite.
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