This Friday, November 15th, Jake Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) will take on his greatest challenge to date when he squares off against boxing legend Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event could be the biggest in boxing in terms of viewership, attendance, and gate sales.
Whatever your opinion may be of Jake Paul, one thing that is undeniable is he is a marketing genius. The Youtuber turned boxer now holds one of the grandest stages to showcase his talents, Netflix.
A streaming service with global reach in over 190 countries and an estimated 270 million paid subscribers. Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions co-promoter Nakisa Bidarian also aim to break the US indoor boxing attendance record set by Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Sanders at 73,126.
The record was set at this stadium in May 2021. If Jake can produce the numbers he’s targeting, it will be a truly amazing accomplishment. He has already made history with a remarkable 2-million-dollar fan experience package that was sold just recently. The ticket was purchased by TorkLaw, a national personal injury law firm.
The 3-day package includes the following:
1. Exclusive Ringside Access:Â
- (2) Ringside Apron Seats and (4) Row 1 Ringside Seats
- Post-Fight In-Ring Experience with Photo Opportunity
2. Unmatched VIP Experiences:Â
- On-Stage Position during Ceremonial Weigh-In
- Autographed boxing gloves by Jake Paul and Mike Tyson (1 glove per seat) or Access to the VIP Lounge at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory for Weigh-In and Press Conference, complete with top-shelf food and beverage service
3. Meet & Greet with Legends:Â
- Pre-Fight Locker Room Visit with Jake Paul and Mike Tyson for two guests, including a photo opportunity
- Post-Weigh-In Meet & Greet with Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, and other professional fighters
4. Luxury Transport and Accommodations:Â
- Private VIP entrance to all events
- Two-night luxury stay at the Loews Arlington Hotel
- Private VIP Green Room on Fight Night featuring an open bar and all-inclusive menu
- Dedicated host/concierge and personal security escort for the duration of the event
A 2-million-dollar fan package to a Jake Paul fight is truly remarkable. The event itself will feature entertaining matches, but none more so than the long-awaited rematch between two of the best women boxers in the world, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
The two had an epic match in Madison Square Garden, where debatably, Taylor won by split decision. The long-awaited clash will be featured as the co-main event and should be the highlight of the night, pending its great as the first one. There are varying viewpoints on the main event.
Some believe a 58-year-old legend should not get in the ring with a 27-year-old. The great Bernard Hopkins boxed competitively up until he was 51 when he retired. In his last match against Joe Smith, he had initially decided that would be his last match and would retire regardless of the outcome. He bitterly tasted defeat via an 8th round knockout.
Will Tyson suffer a similar fate? Or will he score one himself? The unpredictability of the match may be the reason so many want to tune in.