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Legendary however controversial boxer Mike Tyson is returning to the ring on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to tackle influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated matchup that is set to be livestreamed on Netflix.
The eight-round bout shall be Tyson's first official match since 2005, which has made scoring a seat to the struggle an expensive endeavor.
Paul's firm, Most Priceless Promotions, is promoting ticket packages and revealed that over 121,000 individuals signed up for the ticket presale. Tickets to the match formally go on sale on Could 16.
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One VIP bundle on supply options two seats straight ringside, a pre-flight picture alternative within the locker room with each Paul and Tyson, signed gloves, a two-night penthouse keep on the lodge the place the fighters are staying, and an extra eight tickets (not ringside).
The VIP bundle additionally contains safety and escort the night time of the struggle and onstage entry on the official weigh-in.
And all of this may be yours for the low value of $2 million.
"We're making an attempt to convey consciousness and publicity again to boxing in a big manner. That has not been the case for a lot of, a few years," MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian told CNBC. "It is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion that actually touches six generations."
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Netflix is livestreaming the occasion to all subscribers at no further price.
Tyson and Paul are each estimated to make eight figures for the battle. Netflix has not revealed how a lot it's paying (nor making) for the occasion.
The 2 boxers will meet in New York Metropolis on Could 13 for a press conference.
