Majority of Bettors Back 58-Year-Old Tyson Against Jake Paul in Friday Bout
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to face off in a controversial heavyweight bout this Friday at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with Netflix broadcasting the event starting at 8 p.m. EST.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face-off
The sanctioned professional fight features notable age and experience disparities: 58-year-old Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) versus 27-year-old Paul (10-1, 7 KOs). The bout will consist of eight two-minute rounds using 14 oz gloves instead of standard 10 oz, reducing punch impact.
Despite concerns about Tyson's age and health, betting trends heavily favor the former champion. BetMGM reports this could become their most-bet boxing match in history, with most bettors backing Tyson as the underdog.
Current odds across major sportsbooks:
- BetVictor: Paul -175, Tyson +175, Draw +900
- BetMGM: Paul -190, Tyson +188, Draw +900
- DraftKings: Paul -200, Tyson +160, Draw +750
Popular prop bets at DraftKings focus on Tyson winning scenarios, including victory by decision and specific round wins, particularly in rounds 1-3. However, Paul remains the overall favorite.
The fighters' purses reflect the event's magnitude, with Paul set to earn $40 million and Tyson $20 million. Tyson's last competitive fight was in 2005, though he participated in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. four years ago that ended in a split draw.
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