Jake Paul has made millions from boxing but will enjoy one of his biggest pay-days to date when he takes on Mike Tyson in Dallas next week

Eight months after the fight was first announced, the trash talk between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has hit the home stretch before they finally square off

During a recent YouTube video discussing Paul vs Tyson, legendary former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen made the claim that he was initially due to face the boxing icon. Sonnen is one of the most beloved fighters in MMA history, and fought for world titles at two weights.

The idea comes amidst a backdrop of fluctuating interest in celebrity boxing matches. While Jake Paul has proven to be a significant draw with a string of headline-grabbing fights, including bouts against seasoned athletes like Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva, maintaining the momentum has become increasingly challenging.

SportsLine's team of boxing analysts reveals its money line, over/under and prop bets for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on Friday, November 15

The much-anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has been rescheduled for a new date. The first bout was to happen on July 20, however, a flight scare experienced by Tyson while he was travelling from Miami to Los Angeles delayed the schedule.

Mike Tyson will fight for the 59th time as a professional when he enters the ring to take on Jake Paul. It is 19 years since Tyson, who remains boxing’s youngest-ever heavyweight world champion, last fought in a competitive capacity,

Boxing icon Tyson - who was the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990 - is set to face YouTuber Paul in Texas on Friday night. Paul will start the fight as the bookmakers' favourite.