Promoters slash Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson tickets to a VERY cheap price – despite ringside seats costing up to £39,000 – as interest in Netflix ‘clash of the generations’ fight falls flat
The remaining tickets for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul are being sold at a discounted price in a bid to fill out Arlington’s AT&T Stadium in Texas.
Tyson will make a return to the ring on November 15 to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in what many are calling a ‘clash of generations’.
Both men are hoping their bout – which will be broadcast live on Netflix later this month – will sell out the 80,000 seater stadium.
As it stands, ticket sales are reportedly 40 per cent above the previous Texas record for combat sports – breaking Canelo’s $9million record – according to MVP.
Nevertheless, the promoters have decided to half the price of tickets to ensure as many boxing fans as possible are able to attend the event.
The remaining tickets for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul are being sold at a discounted price in a bid to fill out Arlington’s AT&T Stadium in Texas
Tyson will make a return to the ring on November 15 to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in what many are calling a ‘clash of generations’
Several Seat Geek tickets are going for $37 (£28), while the likes of StubHub are advertising their tickets for $52 (£40).
Ringside tickets, however, have not been slashed – costing around $10,000 (£7,749) per seat for an up close and personal view.
Meanwhile, the Box Office ringside seats are going for $50,000 a pop – offering fans: ‘Ringside Club Hospitality on Fight Night including top-shelf open bar and all-inclusive food.’
Fans will also get a post-fight opportunity in the ring and a boxing glove signed by both Paul and Tyson as well as VIP Seating and Lounge for ancillary Fight Week Events (i.e., Press Conference, Workout, Weigh-In).
As a result, Paul vs Tyson has become the highest average ticket price in Texas combat sports history for boxing and MMA.
Additionally, ticket sales are said to be 40 per cent above the previous Texas record for combat sports in both boxing and MMA, breaking Canelo’s record of $9m.
Seat Geek declined to say how tickets have been sold so far. But, Dallas News did report that more than 35,000 tickets were sold on the first day they were released.
MVP will be eager for the event – which includes an epic rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano – to be regarded as a success and view it as one already.
Paul is confident he can put on a show for the fans and insists he has what it takes to beat the former heavyweight world champion.
Ahead of the bout, Paul explained exactly how he was planning to get one over on Iron Mike – claiming he will box on the outside and use his footwork.
Paul said: ‘I’ll box on the outside and then use my footwork to be more agile and get him chasing me and then attack him when he’s out of position. That should frustrate him.’
Paul explained exactly how he was planning to get one over on Iron Mike – claiming he will box on the outside and use his footwork
Meanwhile, Tyson said the bout will end as soon he catches the YouTuber-turned-boxer
While Tyson said: ‘[It will last] Not long, as soon as I catch him, because he’s going to run like a thief. I don’t see how he’s going to make an exciting fight by running all day.
‘He’s supposed to be the young guy, he’s supposed to run right through me… I’m an old man and he’s going to run all f***ing night?!’.
