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Is Mike Tyson fighting Jack Paul?

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Yes, Mike Tyson (57) and Jake Paul (27) will be fighting on July 20, in Arlington,Texas. This will be Tyson's first official fight in 19 years, (Billboard) his last fight being a loss against Kevin McBride in 2005 (SportsIllustrated). Paul's last fight was March 2, against Ryan Bourland, being his third win in a row (USAToday). The early odds indicate that Paul is the favorite against Tyson, most likely due to the 30-year age gap (FoxSports). Tyson will be 58 by the time he competes.

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by Novice (750 points)
Thank you for the clarification on the date.
by Apprentice (1.2k points)
I like this fact check and the way you inserted your sources in the text. I also like how you included the date of the fight and the background information of the fighters. Great Fact-check.
by Genius (42.8k points)
I like that you've given additional information on the fight and the fighters as well as plenty of sources that are well-referenced within your fact-check. Nice work!
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by Novice (750 points)
Tyson is fighting *Jake Paul on July 20th in Texas! not Jack Paul.
by Genius (42.8k points)
Source for your fact-check? Thanks!
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by Novice (630 points)

Yes, the claim is true, on July 20th, 2024, boxing fans will gather tickets, bets, and living room floors to watch what just might be the most talked about fight, the boxing world has seen in a couple of years.` The announcement came just a few weeks ago, the fight will be streamed globally on Netflix at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Stay tuned for updates. 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2024/03/19/jake-paul-mike-tyson-rules-predictions-schedule/73033189007/

https://www.fastcompany.com/91058313/netflix-mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-fight-love-is-blind-sports

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by Novice (660 points)
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by Genius (42.8k points)
It's always best to reference your sources within your fact-check. Thanks!
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by Novice (840 points)

Yes, according to USA Today, “ The fight is slated for Saturday, July 20, 2024. The fight will take place at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, TX. It will be available for streaming on Netflix.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2024/03/19/jake-paul-mike-tyson-rules-predictions-schedule/73033189007/#

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by Novice (980 points)

Per a public release on the host site's website, Mike Tyson is, indeed, fighting against Jake Paul in Arlington, TX, on July 20, 2024.

AT&T Stadium Press Release

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