One of the greatest boxers of all time and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, whose professional career ended in 2005, will return to the ring with an $80 million match against YouTube star Jake Paul, who is 31 years younger than him. As the countdown to the massive event begins, the most expensive ticket in boxing history has gone on sale for this match. ONLY 2 VIP SEATS AVAILABLE FOR 2 MILLION DOLLARS EACHThose who want to watch the boxing match between the 58-year-old boxing legend and 31 years younger Jake Paul will have to pay a fortune. Two VIP seats located 2 meters from the ring are being sold for 2 million dollars each. This has also been recorded as the most expensive ticket in boxing history. The owners of these VIP tickets will also have the opportunity to meet the two boxers. The ticket also offers an all-inclusive buffet meal and the chance to take photos in the ring after the match. RECORD BROKEN WITH 9 MILLION DOLLAR SALESThe prices for seats at ringside for the boxing match, which will take place in a stadium with a capacity of 80,000 in Texas, range from 10,000 to 50,000 dollars. On the other hand, it is reported that ticket sales have currently broken the record of 9 million dollars. THE BIG PRIZE IS ALSO TEMPTINGAccording to a report in the Daily Mail, 80 million dollars will be distributed to the two boxers in the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight. While it is mentioned that the prize will be equally distributed between the two boxers, it has also been suggested that Mike Tyson may only receive a portion of 20 million dollars. It is claimed that if Jake Paul wins the fight, he will be the owner of 40 million dollars. Although no official statement has been made, Paul stated in August, "I am here to win 40 million dollars and knock out a legend. I don't care about anything else." THE GREAT BATTLE ON NOVEMBER 16The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul was initially scheduled to take place on July 20. However, due to health issues faced by Mike Tyson, the boxing match has been postponed to November 15. Due to the time difference, the match will take place at 04:00 AM Turkish time on November 16. LAST FOUGHT IN 2020Tyson, whose professional career ended in 2005, last fought in a exhibition match in 2020. The 27-year-old Paul is 30 years younger than Tyson and has won 10 out of 11 matches, most of which were against former UFC fighters. Paul, who started his professional career in 2021, suffered his only defeat against British boxer Tommy Fury in February 2023.
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