Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will likely be the biggest combat sports event of the year. It’s a bizarre fight with an incredibly broad reach. Morbid curiosity is a component of what makes Paul vs. Tyson intriguing, but it’s buoyed by a strong undercard for the ardent boxing fan.
Friday’s main and co-main event are the antithesis of each other. The main event pits 58-year-old Tyson against a social media influencer turned boxing prospect 31 years his junior. The co-main event is an undisputed junior welterweight title rematch of CBS Sports’ 2022 Fight of the Year between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
Two more title fights bolster the undercard, plus a few intriguing prospects.
Netflix’s foray into professional boxing will be a global event, but there’s so much more to look forward to than just Paul vs. Tyson. Take a moment to get familiar with three …