Knockout round set, Netflix nightmare - Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson verdict given as 'script' decided

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will go head-to-head in the boxing ring on Friday night in what has been dubbed as one of the biggest yet most controversial fight in years.

The 58-year-old heavyweight icon is set to square off with the Ohio-born internet personality at approximately 10pm (CST) and 4am (BST) - a clash that's divided opinions due to the significant age difference. Tyson is a remarkable 31 years older than Paul, who turned 27 in January.

Tyson hasn't fought professionally in 19 years - a defeat to Ireland's Kevin McBride - while Paul boasts an impressive 10-1 record as a pro. However, he has been criticised for his selection in opponents, often fighting MMA stars, including Ben Askren, and other athletes past their primes.

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Nevertheless, the fight has attracted plenty of attention and all eyes will be on the bout tonight. Tyson's slap on Paul in Thursday's tense weigh-in has also appeared to increase the tension ahead of the fight, which will take place at the AT&T Stadium in front of 80,000 fans in Texas.

With this in mind, our Manchester Evening News writers deliver our predictions for Paul vs Tyson....

It would be iconic to see a 58-year-old Mike Tyson win one final professional fight, but unless it comes with a knockout in the first two to three rounds, I can't see how he wins this one.

In his last fight against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, you could tell that Tyson tired as the bout wore on, and I predict that the same will happen here, especially as he is four years older and against someone so much younger than him. Paul hasn't