“Iron” Mike Tyson is taking on Jake Paul in the Main Event of the first combat sports event airing live on Netflix at 8:00 p.m. ET. After 19 years, the world will once again be able to witness one of the greatest boxers of all time, Tyson.
But this is anything but an ordinary fight. Tyson isn’t facing someone his age. He is up against one of the fastest-rising stars in the sport. Paul has only been boxing for four years, but he has changed the landscape as we now know it. He continues to give opportunities to young and underappreciated fighters while putting on incredible performances himself in the ring.
Tyson returned to the boxing ring in 2020 for an exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. But this isn’t an exhibition contest; Paul vs. Tyson is a sanctioned eight-round fight.
Check out my full preview of the Tyson vs. Paul boxing event here.
Jake Paul to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+115)
Paul is 10-1 in his pro career until now and has knocked out seven of his opponents. After losing his seventh fight to Tommy Fury in February 2023, he has won his last four fights with three knockouts.
When Paul entered the boxing scene, he gained recognition due to his previous internet popularity and his terrifying knockouts. He hasn’t just been winning fights but also destroying his opponents.
Yes, this is Paul’s first fight at heavyweight. But he still has a reach (76″ vs. 71″) and height advantage (6’1″ vs. 5’10”) over Tyson. Whether at 185 or 200 pounds, Paul had an advantage over most of his opponents. Paul can use his edge in height and reach to dictate the pace of this fight. Paul will succeed if he continues to move around the ring and doesn’t allow Tyson to stay still and unload power punches.
Paul is currently a -210 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, but the better value is getting Paul to win by knockout at +115.
Tyson does possess one-of-a-kind knockout power. Even at 58 years old, he can put someone’s lights out with a uppercut or an overhand right. But, the longer this fight lasts, it favors Paul. Paul has had big knockouts early in fights but has shown he can still win if it goes long.
Who has Jake Paul fought in his career? Click here.
Amanda Serrano Moneyline (+100)
Serrano is facing Katie Taylor for the second time. They first fought at Madison Square Garden in 2022. Since they fought, Taylor suffered the first career loss against Chantelle Cameron in May 2023. She avenged that loss in November 2023 but hasn’t fought in the past 12 months.
Serrano, 36, is 47-2-1 and is on a five-fight winning streak. This is a legacy fight for Serrano. If she can beat Taylor and become the Undisputed Super Lightweight Champion, her name will be cemented in history. Serrano is currently the WBO and IBO World Featherweight Champion.
The first fight ended via split decision (96-94, 93-96, 93-97). Taylor landed 46 percent of her power punches, while Serrano landed 36 percent. Serrano did out-land Taylor in total punches 173-147. Serrano threw 249 more total punches than Taylor did. This was one of the best fights in 2022.
Serrano is two years younger than Taylor. In the ring and on paper, Taylor and Serrano match up evenly. Taylor has a slight advantage in reach (66″ vs. 55.5″), while Serrano does in height (5’5.5″ vs. 5’5″). Getting Serrano at +100 on DraftKings Sportsbook is a good value.
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