Who is the public backing in Friday night's Netflix fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul?
According to sportsbooks, the bets and the money are overwhelmingly coming in the underdog's favor.
The underdog is Tyson, the former heavyweight champion of the world.
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As of Thursday morning, BetMGM Sportsbook listed Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer at -165 to win the fight. It had Tyson at +170. A tie was given +900 odds.
ESPN reported that betting interest in the match is gaining, writing that bookmakers say it is "on pace to be the most heavily bet" fight in years.
The bookmakers say that the money is primarily being bet on Tyson.
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Interestingly, some big bets have come in on Paul, 27, with DraftKings Sportsbook telling ESPN that it has taken two $500,000 bets on the favorite.
But, the overall money is on Tyson, 58.
"As we got closer to the fight, we've started to see a lot of small bets on Tyson," DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello told ESPN. "Took a couple of big bets on Paul, but it's not going to overcome all the bets on Tyson."
He added: "For us, I think it certainly could be our biggest bout of the year."
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The fight will stream live on Netflix on Friday with the main card scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. MST, 8 p.m. ET.
It is being held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
It is expected to draw a lot of interest, especially considering the money on the line with bettors.
"I'm shocked at how much this fight is being bet," Babakitis told ESPN. "It almost feels like a joke, but it's not. There's some serious money on this thing."
According to sportsbooks, the bets and the money are overwhelmingly coming in the underdog's favor.
The underdog is Tyson, the former heavyweight champion of the world.
🌍👉 Stream NetFlix: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Live
📱👉 Stream Online: Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live
As of Thursday morning, BetMGM Sportsbook listed Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer at -165 to win the fight. It had Tyson at +170. A tie was given +900 odds.
ESPN reported that betting interest in the match is gaining, writing that bookmakers say it is "on pace to be the most heavily bet" fight in years.
The bookmakers say that the money is primarily being bet on Tyson.
When is Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight? Netflix boxing schedule, date, time, TV channel
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul 'biggest bout of the year'
"It's pretty surprising to see how many people are still willing to take a shot on Mike Tyson at this age," Andrew Babakitis of Westgate SuperBook told ESPN.Interestingly, some big bets have come in on Paul, 27, with DraftKings Sportsbook telling ESPN that it has taken two $500,000 bets on the favorite.
But, the overall money is on Tyson, 58.
"As we got closer to the fight, we've started to see a lot of small bets on Tyson," DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello told ESPN. "Took a couple of big bets on Paul, but it's not going to overcome all the bets on Tyson."
He added: "For us, I think it certainly could be our biggest bout of the year."
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: How to watch fight, full card, odds and prediction
'Serious money' on Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight
The fight will stream live on Netflix on Friday with the main card scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. MST, 8 p.m. ET.
It is being held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
It is expected to draw a lot of interest, especially considering the money on the line with bettors.
"I'm shocked at how much this fight is being bet," Babakitis told ESPN. "It almost feels like a joke, but it's not. There's some serious money on this thing."
