Jake Paul confronts Mike Tyson in the boxing world – sports bettors' preferences revealed
Mike Tyson, the legendary former heavyweight champion of the world, is set to step into the ring once again, this time against YouTube sensation Jake Paul in a highly anticipated boxing match scheduled to take place in Texas on Friday.
The fight, which has been sanctioned as a professional bout, has attracted significant attention from the sports betting world. Popular sportsbooks such as BetMGM are offering various markets on the Tyson vs. Paul match, with Jake Paul currently favoured to win.
According to the latest odds from BetMGM, as of November 15, 2024, Jake Paul is priced at -190, while Tyson is the underdog at +188. This means that a bet on Paul requires a risk of $190 to win $100, while a bet on Tyson would see a return of $188 for a $100 stake.
The most popular bet among fans has been on Tyson to win by KO/TKO, with odds of +1400 for a Round 1 knockout[1]. However, the odds have shifted somewhat due to a health episode Tyson experienced, causing the fight to be postponed several months[1].
The eight-round bout, with each round lasting two minutes, will be a test of endurance and skill for both fighters. Anyone fancying a draw in the match can expect odds of +900 for this outcome.
The Tyson vs. Paul fight is not just bringing extra attention to the sport of boxing, but also to the world of celebrity boxing matches. Jake Paul, who has made a name for himself in the world of YouTube and social media, will be looking to add a professional boxing victory to his resume.
Tyson, who is rumoured to earn $20m from the match, will be looking to prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. Meanwhile, Paul is estimated to earn $40m from the Tyson vs. Paul boxing match[2].
References:
[1] ESPN. (2024). Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Odds, date, time, PPV price, undercard, venue. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/34967792/mike-tyson-jake-paul-odds-date-time-ppv-price-undercard-venue
[2] Forbes. (2024). Jake Paul's Earnings From Mike Tyson Boxing Match Exceed $40 Million. [online] Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2024/11/12/jake-pauls-earnings-from-mike-tyson-boxing-match-exceed-40-million/?sh=57b47d5534e0
This highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and YouTube sensation Jake Paul, scheduled to take place in Texas on Friday, has captured the interest of the sports betting world. Bets can be placed on various markets for the Tyson vs. Paul match, with Jake Paul currently favored to win, according to BetMGM's latest odds. The fight, which will test the endurance and skill of both fighters, is also bringing extra attention to the world of celebrity boxing matches.
