Jake Paul To Fight Mike Tyson In Latest Pathetic Boxing Stunt

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Jake Paul's latest attempt to convince people he's a real boxer will involve fighting Mike Tyson.

Paul has made a name for himself and some decent money over the past few years by fighting washed up former MMA fighters and boxers nobody has ever heard of for the most part.

The one boxer he did fight with a pulse - Tommy Fury - didn't struggle to beat him. Nobody who takes boxing seriously believes Jake Paul can beat a talented fighter, and instead of challenging himself with a truly elite opponent, the social media star has a different plan:

Fight 57-year-old Mike Tyson.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will fight in Texas this summer. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

Jake Paul set to fight Mike Tyson.

Netflix surprised people on Thursday morning when the streaming giant announced Paul and Mike Tyson will fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20th. 

The event will stream live, which is also a sign the streaming giant plans on getting more involved in sports. You can check out the promo poster below, and hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

Is there any reason we should take this seriously? Can we name one? Jake Paul is 27. Mike Tyson is 57 and hasn't been an elite boxer since *quickly checks notes* the 1990s.

Mike Tyson is old enough to be Jake Paul's dad. He's a few years out from being in his 60s. What are we even doing? Jake Paul has no excuse to lose to a man who is 57. In fact, he'll be 58 by the time the fight happens in Texas.

Is he in solid shape? Sure, but again, he's in his late 50s.

Yet, people will tune in. There's no doubt about that, and I'm sure Netflix handed both men a massive bag in order to agree to this fight.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will fight this summer. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

However, nobody who actually takes boxing seriously is going to treat this bout as being worth anything more than a grain of salt. Until Jake Paul fights a legit boxer *IN THEIR PRIME*, there's no reason to treat him as a serious fighter. Disagree? Agree? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.