The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight is the most anticipated bout of this year. However, ticket sales for the event are reportedly lagging behind. The duo will lock horns on November 15th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, live on Netflix, and both Paul as well as Tyson are hoping to fill out the 80,000-capacity stadium.

It was previously reported that ticket sales for the event were 40 percent above the previous Texas record for combat sports, breaking Canelo Alvarez’s $9 million record, per Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Despite that, the promoters decided to cut down the prices of the tickets in a bid to ensure more and more fans could attend the bout. However, the latest reports claim ticket sales have gotten worse. 

Is Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson ‘Dead on Arrival’?

Earlier today, boxing insider Rick Glaser took to X to comment on the poor ticket sales for the upcoming Paul vs. Tyson fight, stating, “Hearing ticket sales for the #MikeTyson-#JakePaul debacle are DOA, which means Dead On Arrival. I am not surprised, watching for free on a #NetFlix subscription is all right, but paying to watch that is a No No.” 

According to a recent report from Daily Mail, some tickets for the fight on SeatGeek are being listed for as low as $37. On StubHub, tickets are advertised starting at $52. However, ringside seats remain at their premium prices, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.

The most expensive option, priced at $50K, includes ‘Ringside Club Hospitality on Fight Night,’ featuring top-shelf open bar access, all-inclusive food, VIP seating, and exclusive perks like a post-fight opportunity in the ring and a boxing glove signed by both Paul and Tyson. 

Interestingly, ticket holders will get access to VIP seating for ancillary Fight Week events, such as press conferences, workout sessions, and weigh-ins. 

SeatGeek hasn’t yet commented on the performance of their ticket sales. However, Dallas News reported that 35,000 tickets were sold within the first day they were made available. Despite its early momentum, Glaser’s latest update on dwindling ticket sales seems to resonate with many fans, who largely agree with his assessment of the fight’s lackluster demand.

Paul vs. Tyson branded ‘gimmick fight’

Despite the hype surrounding the bout, there have been critics of the event, especially because of Tyson’s age. One user, unhappy about the main event, labeled the bout a gimmick fight. “I’ve been to Jerry’s world. It’s a huge stadium perfect for a legit big-time fight, but not for a gimmick fight.” However, there are some great fights on the undercard as well. 

The next user disagreed with Glaser’s report but unknowingly revealed why ticket sales may have been lagging. “I don’t think that’s it. I would have gone but Paul’s fights are [plagued] with postponements or cancellations. That’s too big of a risk to book a flight and hotel,” the user wrote. The Paul-Tyson fight was originally scheduled for July 20th but because of Tyson’s medical emergency earlier this year, it got pushed to November. 

Someone else wasn’t too keen on attending the event. “I’m glad I’m not pulling up to that s**t show,” the user wrote. However, the event’s performance can only be determined on fight night or once the organizers reveal the ticket sales.

Meanwhile, this user feels that it’s not just the Paul-Tyson fight that is underperforming. “American boxing is in the toilet,” the user commented. Notably, the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight sold around 96,000 tickets in the UK. 

Another user was more concerned about Tyson’s health. “I hope Tyson comes out ok. Who in their right mind let this fight happen? He is almost 60. We saw what happened to Holyfield,” the user wrote. The fight is being sanctioned by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

That said, it appears most fans saw the event’s low ticket sales coming from a mile away. However, it’s worth mentioning that these are not the official numbers. Do you think the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight will end up selling out? Or is there a grim future awaiting the event?