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NETFLIX today announced they will be streaming the “biggest fight of the century”.And that will see YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 27, take on legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson, 57, on July 20.Here’s how the two fighters compareCredit: The SunThe fight will take place in JulyCredit: Instagram @netflixukDespite ‘Iron Mike’ being thirty years Paul’s senior, he will still surely enter the ring as overwhelming favourite to win the bout.The former undisputed and lineal heavyweight champ retains a fearsome physique and good level of physical fitness.He last fought in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr with both coming out of retirement.Paul meanwhile is coming off the back of two fights against two relative unknowns in the form of Andre August and Ryan Bourland – both of which he dispatched by TKO in the first round.READ MORE IN BOXINGHere’s how the two compare…AgeTyson remains in good shapeCredit: AFPTyson comes into this fight as a 57-year-old, but will be 58 by the time the fight comes around in July.If this fight were to have taken place in Tyson’s prime there wouldn’t even be a debate as to who will end up as the winner.But at 27, Paul should in theory be in his physical prime as a boxer.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL It’s the only factor that makes this matchup interesting for the time being.RecordInside £1Billion stadium for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson that will host World Cup final and has walk-in beer cooler Iron Mike was one of the most prodigious talents in boxing history.After winning his first 19 bouts by knockout he would go on to become undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.Tyson was just 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old when he won his first heavyweight title, a record that has still never been beaten.His overall record consists of 50 wins and six losses, with 44 of his wins coming by knockout.Paul meanwhile, started off in the world of YouTube has a professional record of nine wins and one loss.He has beaten several big names in MMA such as Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz.His one professional loss came against Tommy Fury.Tyson is one of the most decorated fighters in historyCredit: GettyPaul is yet to win a professional beltCredit: AFPPhysicalTyson was simultaneously one of the shortest heavyweight champions of all time and one of the most impressive phyically – with his ability to pack on muscle key to his explosiveness.He weighs in as 15st 7lb at 5ft10, compared to Paul’s 14st 2lb at 6ft1 in height.Paul reps an impressively muscular frame and has undergone several body transformations.Tyson meanwhile remains in frightening shape for his age and recently posted a picture of him topless with the caption “still got it”.Paul has undergone several body transformationsCredit: GettyInstagram FollowersTestament to pioneering influencer boxing, Paul has mastered the art of the follower – boasting 26m of them on Instagram.Tyson meanwhile, was one of the most famous men on the planet between the 1980s and the early 2000s.That’s seen him garner 24.2m followers, but it still pales in comparison to ‘The Problem Child’.Net worthTyson has a reported net worth of £7.8m despite earning £235m over the course of his career.In August 2003 he filed for bankruptcy and was reportedly £20m in debt.He has since re-earned his cash through investments in various businesses and hosting a podcast named Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson.Paul meanwhile is a social media mogul, with a reported net worth of £31m.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was one of the first true YouTube stars alongside his brother Logan Paul.The brothers have since divulged from YouTube to make their money through real estate and business investments – such as in the energy drink Prime.Jake Paul has secured a fight against a legendCredit: AFP More

JAKE PAUL had fans baffled by his fight outfit after knocking out Ryan Bourland with “a tutu on”.The YouTuber-turned prizefighter made his return to the ring on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s Puerto Rico homecoming.Jake Paul had fans baffled after knocking out Ryan Bourland with ‘a tutu on’Credit: GettyJake Paul made easy worth of Bourland with a first-round KOCredit: GettyAnd he did so with an all new look, ditching the black and white gear he has worn for his last two bouts. Instead, he donned the red and white of Puerto Rico – the Dominican island where he lives in a £13million mansion. But fans at home were not so convinced by his fight shorts and the tassels that came with it. One said: “Jake Paul in a tutu.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “Wait a second… hold up… is Jake Paul boxing in tutu?!??”One joked: “Jake Paul knocked this dude out wearing a furry red tutu he definitely understands marketing.”Despite viewers mocking Paul’s get up his performance was no joke. He came into the bout off a first round KO of Andre August in December, the first professional boxer he defeated on his record.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBourland with a 17-2 record looked on paper to be the toughest test of Paul’s career but in reality it was another write off.Paul dominated over two minutes with the fight coming to an end after he hammered his opponent in the corner until the referee jumped in. Amanda Serrano left in tears after emotionally pulling out of fight just minutes beforehand with freak eye injuryThe American social media sensation was heard apologising to the camera after the one-round whitewash.And he said in the ring afterwards: “I wanted it to be a little longer to give the fans some more time.”Paul, 27, improved his record to 9-1 with Tommy Fury the only man to defeat him following a split-decision in Saudi Arabia last year.And he sensationally called out Canelo Alvarez to renew one of boxing’s fiercest rivalries after Bourland, 35, failed to challenge him.Paul said: “I mean, he was supposed to give it to me, right?”This guy has 19 fights, he’s super experienced so I guess we’ve just got to step it up even way more.”But I’m ready, I’m ready for the big leagues. I’m getting sharp, this is my life now and like I said, I’m on the road to world champion and hey Canelo, stop ducking.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know you want it, I know you want it and I’m repping Puerto Rico, you’re repping Mexico so it’s Puerto Rico vs Mexico.”Jake Paul celebrates his ninth pro winCredit: Amanda Westcott/MVP More

RYAN GARCIA said he “f***ed up” by introducing Jake Paul to boxing and blasted him for “disrespecting” the sport. Garcia hit out on X following the YouTuber-turned boxer’s first-round knockout of 17-2 Ryan Bourland. Ryan Garcia said he ‘f***ed up’ by introducing Jake Paul to boxingCredit: GettyJake Paul celebrates knocking out Ryan BourlandCredit: GettyHe said: “I can’t do this s***. I feel so f***ing bad for introducing Jake Paul to boxing. I f***ed up. I can’t allow this to happen.“He’s disrespecting my sport, he’s disrespecting everything. Call my team, Jake. F*** you.”Paul, 27, and Garcia, 25, had similar circles of friends while living in Los Angeles and even filmed content together. Barring a few rehearsed fall outs, the two have been largely supportive of each other. READ MORE IN BOXINGSo Paul was left bemused by Garcia’s social media slam but refused to rule out a future fight between them. He said: “Ryan, I love you, you know that bro but you gotta chill out, bro. “Because there’s a line and you just seem like you’re losing your mind acting thirsty, desperate, saying you’re a billionaire when you had one money fight. “I’m just saying, chill bro. But if you do want to fight, that to me is light work. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”You’ve got no footwork and for as long as you’ve been in the game, I’m a better boxer than you.” Paul improved to 9-1 as a boxer with Tommy Fury, 24, the only man to beat him following his split-decision win in Saudi Arabia last year. Amanda Serrano left in tears after emotionally pulling out of fight just minutes beforehand with freak eye injuryMeanwhile Garcia returns on April 20 in his first world title fight, against old amateur rival and pound-for-pound star Devin Haney, 25, in New York. The American lost for the first time last year to Gervonta Davis, 29, in a blockbuster bout he claimed earned him $30million (£24m). Meanhiile, Paul’s co-headliner Amanda Serrano was forced to pull out of her fight last night with a bizzare injury that left her promoters promising fans a full refund.Devin Haney facing off with GarciaCredit: Getty More

AMANDA SERRANO was left in floods of tears after emotionally pulling out of her fight with just minutes to go due to a freak eye injury. The Puerto Rican icon was due to make her San Juan homecoming in an undisputed featherweight title defence against Nina Meinke. Amanda Serrano had to pull out of her fight just moment beforehandCredit: GettySerrano suffered a freak eye injuryCredit: GettyJake Paul was on hand to console SerranoCredit: ReutersHer YouTuber-turned boxer manager and promoter Jake Paul knocked out Ryan Bourland in round one of the co-headliner. But news began to trickle in that Serrano had suffered an eye injury that would sensationally force her out of the fight. And following Paul’s first-round knockout, she entered the ring wearing glasses to cover her face looking devastated. Serrano was evidently heartbroken as she confirmed doctors refused to rule her fit to fight meaning she had to withdraw at the last minute. READ MORE IN BOXINGShe said: “I came ready to fight, 100 per cent I came to show my fans a great show.“But the doctor didn’t clear me because I had something wrong with my eye. “I had my hair done a couple of days ago, as you can see, the doctor didn’t clear me to fight. I wanted to fight for my people.”Serrano, 35, burst into tears while being consoled by Paul, 27, who spoke out to address the crowd. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “I know there’s people booing but Amanda came to fight, put in a hard camp but the doctors wouldn’t let her move forward because of her eye.“Her cornea was exposed as she was failing some eye tests she wasn’t able to fight.Jake Paul knocks out Ryan Bourland in round one“She did everything to make it happen and this happened super, super last minute.“We did everything in our power to continue to keep the fight happening but the doctors wouldn’t allow it.“And her cornea was exposed and you can’t risk losing your eyesight forever for just a fight.”Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions announced fans will be given a 100 per cent refund. And opponent Meinke wished Serrano as she said: “I’m absolutely gutted. I hope Amanda will be well and recovers soon.“Quick recovery for you Amanda, I’m ready, I’m waiting for you, I’m ready when you are.“I hope this fight will happen. I don’t want anyone here to come for nothing.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSerrano’s other manager Nakisa Bidarian revealed Serrano had her hair done on Thursday but on a run on Friday chemicals seeped into her eye on a run. And following a medical examination, officials deemed her unfit to fight, with MVP to refund over $1million worth of tickets. More

JAKE PAUL apologised to fans after knocking out Ryan Bourland in the first round… before calling out Canelo Alvarez. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter made his return to the ring on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s Puerto Rico homecoming. Jake Paul knocked out Ryan Bourland in round oneCredit: GettyJake Paul punches Bourland to the floorCredit: GettyThe YouTube star improves to 9-1Credit: ReutersHe came into the bout off a first round KO of Andre August in December, the first professional boxer he defeated on his record. Bourland with a 17-2 record looked on paper to be the toughest test of Paul’s career but in reality it was another write off. Paul, 27, wasted no time in going after it from the first bell and following an onslaught in the corner, Bourland, 35, dropped to the floor before the referee stepped in. The American social media sensation was heard apologising to the camera after the two-minute whitewash. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he said in the ring afterwards: “I wanted it to be a little longer to give the fans some more time.” Paul improved his record to 9-1 with Tommy Fury, 24, the only man to defeat him following a split-decision in Saudi Arabia last year. And he sensationally called out four-division champion Canelo, 33, to renew one of boxing’s fiercest rivalries after Bourland failed to challenge him. Paul said: “I mean, he was supposed to give it to me, right?Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”This guy has 19 fights, he’s super experienced so I guess we’ve just got to step it up even way more.”But I’m ready, I’m ready for the big leagues. I’m getting sharp, this is my life now and like I said, I’m on the road to world champion and hey Canelo, stop ducking.Amanda Serrano left in tears after emotionally pulling out of fight just minutes beforehand with freak eye injury”I know you want it, I know you want it and I’m repping Puerto Rico, you’re repping Mexico so it’s Puerto Rico vs Mexico.” Paul looks set for a quick turnaround with a summer return and claimed he is the new top dog of the sport. He said: “I want Canelo, I want all the biggest names. Like I said, I’m the face of this sport. Truly. Who’s doing more for boxing than me?”I keep on proving myself, time and time again, the most followed boxer, the most viral KOs period and that’s just facts, no one can deny that.”I’m here to stay, I’m a staple in this game and man, I really want all the smoke so whoever is out there, let’s get it popping.”Paul was due to act as a co-headliner to Puerto Rican icon Serrano. But the women’s boxing pioneer was dramatically forced to pull out just moments before her fight with Nina Meinke. Fans were assured they would receive a full refund as Serrano emotionally addressed the fans in floods of tears, consoled by Paul.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt then emerged she had to pull out due to injury caused by a chemical used on her hair getting in her eyes when she got it done on Thursday.Jake Paul celebrates his stoppage victoryCredit: GettyAmanda Serrano was in tears after pulling out of her fightCredit: Getty More