Jake Paul is the -230 betting favorite over the baddest man on the planet, "Iron" Mike Tyson (+190 underdog) for their boxing match on November 15 at AT&T Stadium airing live on Netflix.
The early Paul vs Tyson betting odds are about what you'd expect, as Tyson is now 58 years old, 31 years older than the YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Despite the age discrepancy and medical concerns for the former heavyweight champion which led to the postponement of this fight from the summer, this is a professional bout, meaning we'll see eight two-minute rounds and 14-ounce gloves.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Boxing Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jake Paul | -230 |
| Mike Tyson | +180 |
Odds as of November 15 at FanDuel
According to our sports betting calculator, Paul's -230 odds give him a 69.70% chance of winning, and a $100 bet on him nets $130.30. Tyson's +190 status gives him an implied 34.48% chance, with $100 paying out $280.
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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Pick: Who Will Win?
I mentioned above, we've got the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer against one of the greatest the sport has ever seen. However, are we really to expect Paul, 30 years Tyson's junior, to lose this bout? While playing a -230 favorite is a tough pill to swallow, there actually might be value here, as Father Time is undefeated.
Listen, it's a bad omen this fight was already delayed once due to Tyson's ailing health. Mike is nearly 60 years old, and he'll be slower and more fatigued than Paul, negating any power or in-ring advantages Tyson may have.
There's no denying Tyson's ability to still protect himself in the ring, in addition to the shortened, two-minute rounds, and that's why I'll also be taking this fight to go the distance.
Pick: Paul to win (-230); Paul by decision (+275)
Paul vs Tyson Odds: Betting Strategy
We last saw "Iron" Mike fight in 2020 during an eight-round exhibition match vs Roy Jones Jr. That bout ended in a draw, though we saw some vintage Tyson moments, albeit with less thud behind each shot.
Tyson is short and stout (Paul will have a five-inch reach advantage), but he always uses his stature to his favor. The ex-champ loves to duck, get in close, and wing hooks to the body. You can bet he'll use that strategy against Paul.
"The Problem Child," on the other hand, is much more bouncy in the ring. He pumps his jab and follows up with lunging hooks and overhands. Tyson is smart, and breaking through with that strategy might be hard. Still, my gut tells me Paul, the younger, fresher dude, can overwhelm his opponent with volume and cardio.
