How to watch Mike Tyson & Jake Paul before Friday’s fight – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The biggest name in boxing retires this week.

“Iron” Mike Tyson will go toe-to-toe in Arlington with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

The build-up to the main event began Tuesday in Irving.

Hundreds lined up outside the Toyota Music Factory for open practice Tuesday afternoon, including members of the Los Gallos Boxing Club, one of the oldest boxing clubs in Dallas.

“As a little kid, I grew up with Jake Paul watching his YouTube videos and my dad telling me who Mike Tyson is and I really want to see them. It’s a really cool privilege to be able to come and see, ” said Nicholas Salinas, member of the Los Gallos Boxing Club.

“It’s not really about us adults, it’s for the children. They are more excited. They’ve been talking about it all week,” said Javier Armenta, trainer for Los Gallos Boxing Club.

Inside, boxers from the seven fights scheduled for Friday, including Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, showed off their speed in the ring.

Paul, 27, promised fans that Friday will be an early night for Tyson.

The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the event will bring about 50,000 visitors to the city, down from about 75,000 expected when the game was originally scheduled for the summer.

July’s fight had to be postponed after Tyson suffered a stomach ulcer that left him hospitalized. He recovered quickly but was forced to slow down his training.

At the Toyota Music Factory, the 58-year-old entered the ring to a roaring crowd. He went through some of his signature moves and then showed his softer side as he talked about his son, who was there and expected to participate in Friday’s game.

“Family is everything, but to my kids I’m nothing. But on Friday, they’ll find out I’m very special,” Tyson said.

After his workout, Tyson stopped to design gloves and caps for members of the Los Gallos Boxing Club.

After getting Tyson’s autograph, one young fan told NBC 5, “I feel amazing. I’ve been waiting my whole life for this!”

There are a total of three events open to the public during match week:

Tuesday 12 November

Open training programs
5:00pm CT – Doors open
5:30pm CT – Open practice begins
Venue: Toyota Music Factory
316 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039

Wednesday 13 November

Press conference
5:00pm CT – Doors open
6:00 PM CT – Press conference begins
Venue: Toyota Music Factory
316 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039

Thursday 14 November

Public weighing
5:00pm CT – Doors open
6:00 PM CT – Public weigh-ins begin
Venue: Toyota Music Factory
316 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039

Everything you need to know ahead of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson showdown.