SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will finally square off in the boxing ring Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
The highly-anticipated fight was originally scheduled for July but was pushed back after Tyson experienced a medical emergency on a flight. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation said Tyson's physical condition met the criteria for the fight to proceed.
The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds for most pro fights. Tyson and Paul will also use heavier gloves with the idea of decreasing the power of punches.
The match will be exclusively on Netflix for all subscribers and there will not be any additional pay-per-view charges.
The main card is slated to start at 5 p.m. PT with the following matches:
- Heavyweight: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
- IBF/IBO/WBC/WBO super lightweight title: Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor
- WBC welterweight title: Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos
- Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nune
Several watch parties are planned throughout the region for people looking to watch the fight amongst their fellow Sacramentans. Here are 10 planned in the area:
Tom’s Watch Bar
Address: 414 K Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Barwest Midtown
Address: 2724 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816
Henry’s Lounge
Address: 2019 O Street 95811
Kick’n Mule
Address: 2901 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Twin Peaks Restaurant
Address: 535 Howe Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825
Fire Taproom
Address: 8140 Delta Shores S. Circle Sacramento, CA 95832
Mr. Tequila Sports Bar and Grill
Address: 12401 Folsom Boulevard Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
King’s Card Club
Address: 6111 West Lane Stockton, CA 95210
Fight Night at Kings Card Club. Reservations highly recommended
Painkillers Pub and Grub
Address: 2168 Sunset Boulevard. Rocklin, CA 95765
Watch Party featuring a chance to win a boxing glove signed by Mike Tyson
Slanted Kitchen and Taproom
Address: 251 Pittman Road. Fairfield
Watch Party offering drink specials and games
