Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson on Netflix

Why it matters: Tyson is one of the biggest boxing stars of all time and, even at 57 years old, the biggest test of Paul's boxing career, which began in 2020.

Flashback: Paul is coming off a TKO victory over Ryan Bourland this month, improving his record to 9-1.

• Tyson last fought in an exhibition bout against fellow boxing great Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.

What they're saying: "It's crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson's undercard," Paul said in a statement released Thursday.

• "Now, less than four years later, I'm stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing's most notorious fighters and biggest icons."

What's next: The fight will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, streaming live exclusively on Netflix.

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