Netflix today announced Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, a three-part documentary series with intimate access to fighters The Problem Child, Jake “El Gallo” Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs).
The docuseries follows the fighters as they prepare for Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) highly-anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson heavyweight boxing mega-event, airing live on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
The documentary series will take viewers behind the scenes of Paul and Tyson’s respective training camps to capture the incredible grit, determination, and physical demands needed to prepare for what will be an explosive, can’t-miss professional boxing mega-event.
Countdown will also follow the lead up to one of the most anticipated women’s fights in history, the rematch between undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs), as the two train to face off for the undisputed super lightweight championship title in the co-main event.
Fans will gain a fresh perspective to the unprecedented match-up through interviews with those closest to the fighters and raw, unfiltered moments with family and friends.
Episodes 1 and 2 of Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson will premiere on November 7; Episode 3 will premiere on November 12. Tim Mullen and Jackie Decker direct the series, which is executive-produced by Ian Orefice and Michael Antinoro.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.