Why Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is being fought on unusual Friday instead of Saturday
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul will take place on a FRIDAY rather than a Saturday and here's why.
Tyson, who hasn't fought professionally since 2005, returns to the world of pro boxing against Paul, who makes his first appearance since last July.
Tyson vs. Paul will be contested over eight two-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing 14-ounce gloves.
Over 60,000 fans are expected to fill the AT&T Stadium - home of the Dallas Cowboys.
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And it's because of the NFL team that the heavyweight showdown is taking place on a Friday opposed to a Saturday.
Traditionally, a big fight will take place on a Saturday but there have been instances where blockbuster fights take place on a different day.
According to ABC News, it is set to take nearly two days to turn the stadium back into a stage to host an NFL fixture after the bout.
The Cowboys entertain the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football just days after Tyson vs. Paul.
So, the fight had to take place on a Friday to allow the turnaround for Monday's NFL match.
The boxing ring in the middle of the AT&T Stadium will be dissembled so it's ready for the American football team on Monday.
Tyson and Paul, meanwhile, fielded questions from the media ahead of Friday's clash.
On what Tyson vs. Paul being a pro fight means to boxing, the 27-year-old said: "Well, the people speak for themselves. I don't even have to ask them. [This is the] biggest live gate in US boxing history outside of Las Vegas. Numbers don't lie. People want to see this and that's an amazing accomplishment.
"Credit to Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano and Mike and everyone on the card as well. [...] We all did this together, and this is a statement that we had the biggest live gate outside of Vegas in US boxing history."
The former world heavyweight champion added: "I'm just ready to fight. I've said everything I had to say. There's nothing else to say. I'm just looking forward to fighting."
Topics: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Boxing
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