Mike Tyson is stepping back into the boxing ring at 58 years old when he takes on the budding boxing superstar, Jake Paul. Their bout, initially postponed due to health issues with Tyson, is set for AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 15. On the exact one-month countdown to the fight, a new trailer dropped for the match-up in hopes of drumming up new excitement for the fight.
Tyson hasn't fought professionally since he lost to Kevin McBride in 2005. He did have an exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, but that bout didn't go on his professional record and had special rules. This fight with Paul is a professionally sanctioned appearance.
Paul has been racking up wins since his professional boxing debut in 2020. He's lost just once, a split decision to Tommy Fury, the brother of famed heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury. Paul holds victories over several former UFC fighters, including Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. His most recent fight was a victory over Mike Perry in June 2024.
This bout is pivotal for both of the fighters. Paul is looking to defeat one of the greatest boxers of all time and solidify his legitimacy in the sport. Tyson is looking to prove that age is just a number and he's still as strong and talented as he was during his prime.
Tyson promised to "bring the pain" to Paul next month and revealed that his training and body would feel the same as they had 25 years ago.