Legendary but controversial boxer Mike Tyson is returning to the ring on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to take on influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated bout that will stream live on Netflix.
The eight-round bout will be Tyson's first official fight since 2005, which has made him a costly bid to score a fight spot.
Paul's company, Most Valuable Promotions, is selling ticket packages and FOUND that over 121,000 people registered for the advance ticket sale. Tickets for this match will go on sale officially on May 16.
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A VIP package on offer includes two ringside seats, a pre-flight locker room photo opportunity with Paul and Tyson, signed gloves, a two-night rooftop stay at the hotel where the fighters are staying and eight other tickets. (not ringside).
The VIP package also includes security and escort on the night of the fight and on-stage access to the official weigh-in.
And all of this can be yours for the low price of $2 million.
“We're trying to bring awareness and exposure back to boxing in a giant way. That hasn't been the case for many, many years,” MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. said CNBC. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event that touches literally six generations.”
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Netflix is ​​streaming the event live to all subscribers at no additional cost.
Tyson and Paul are both evaluated to make eight figures for the battle. Netflix has not disclosed how much it is paying (nor is it making) for the event.
The two boxers will meet in New York City on May 13 for one press conference.