The moment we all have been waiting for is finally here.
7,097 days since his last sanctioned fight, Mike Tyson has stepped back into the ring as a professional. Following his slap during the weigh-ins of his opponent, Jake Paul, Tyson began his Friday night in style.
Following the national anthem sung by Grammy-winning artist Tori Kelly, it was Paul who made his way to the ring first. Paul, 27, arrived to the ring on a green lowrider with his brother, Logan Paul, beside him as Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” was heard.
Jake and Logan Paul make their entrance in style 🚗🔥 #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/vKOFagF2Ux
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) November 16, 2024
Once Paul was settled in the ropes, it was time for Tyson’s epic walkout in his return. He walked out to “We Don’t Give a F—” by Jadakiss, DMX and Styles P, as cheers erupting for the 58-year-old Tyson’s reunion with the ring.
THE BADDEST MAN ON THE PLANET #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/ejMaogcEL4
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
The two were originally scheduled to square off in the ring on July 20. The fight was postponed after Tyson experienced a health issue on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles in May.
Tyson and Paul will go for eight rounds in 14-ounce gloves. Mark Calo-oy will officiate the fight.
