But first things first. Paul has said he conceived of the bout against Tyson while tripping on ayahuasca. The two will square off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and on Netflix in a giant novelty of an event that is a sanctioned pro fight. Paul predicted in October that about 25 million viewers would tune in.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is the kind of matchup that begs the question, “What the heck is going on here?” Here are some answers.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The delay from the original plan for July was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and ...