Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson smashes huge boxing record as 'fight script leaked' online

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have landed in the history books before their much-anticipated boxing match. The internet star turned pugilist is set to enter the ring with 'Iron Mike' this Saturday at the rescheduled event.

Already, before the opening bell rings, the showdown is hailed as the biggest boxing gate outside of Las Vegas, the world's fight capital. Over 70,000 spectators are expected to fill AT&T Stadium in Texas, generating an impressive $17.8 million (£14m) from ticket sales alone.

Critics argue that the bout may be mismatched due to the age difference, with Paul being 31 years younger than Tyson. However, sparks flew during the ceremonial weigh-ins when Tyson took a swing at his opponent after an apparent provocation.

This clash is anticipated to surpass the financial success of Canelo Alvarez's duel with Billy Joe Saunders in 2021, which raked in $9 million at the gates. It's been revealed by Most Valuable Promotions that this fight's revenue surpasses any non-Las Vegas UFC event except Conor McGregor's New York City encounter with Eddie Alvarez eight years back.

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Riding a wave of confidence, Paul tweeted his enthusiasm for his major upcoming contest, sharing: "Sssssshhhhhhhhhh #PaulTyson," along with a CNBC report spotlighting the record-breaking nature of their fight.

During Wednesday's press conference, the 27 year old shared his excitement about the interest in the upcoming bout: "Numbers don't lie. People want to see this and that's an amazing accomplishment."

"This is a statement that we had the biggest live gate