Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to face off in the boxing ring at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, on Friday night. This highly anticipated match follows recent discussions surrounding the stadium’s design, particularly the glare issues faced by players during NFL games.
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb recently voiced concerns about the sun’s impact, which affected his performance in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. With large glass windows designed into the stadium’s architecture and its end zones aligned east to west, direct sunlight can indeed create visibility challenges on the field.
While the stadium does have curtains intended to mitigate this issue, they are typically not deployed during Cowboys games. However, for events like Friday’s boxing match, these curtains will be utilized. Photos shared on the verified X account for AT&T Stadium confirmed their installation hours before the fight, ensuring a better experience for both the fighters and the audience.
Lamb suggested incorporating curtains to avoid glare, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismissed the idea vehemently, questioning if they should “just tear the damn stadium down and build another one” in jest, reinforcing the team’s awareness of sun positioning on game days.
Originally set for July 20 and postponed due to Tyson’s health concerns, this match marks a significant return for both fighters. Jake Paul boasts a record of 9-1 with six knockouts, while Mike Tyson, once dubbed “the baddest man on the planet,” has not engaged in a professional fight since 2005, aside from an exhibition bout in 2020.
The match will be available for streaming on Netflix, setting the stage for an exciting night of boxing that merges celebrity and sports entertainment.
As fight enthusiasts eagerly await this showdown, it also highlights the adaptability of venues like AT&T Stadium, which continue to host diverse events while navigating challenges presented by their unique architectural designs. This match not only showcases the enduring legacy of Tyson but also the rising intrigue surrounding figures like Paul in the boxing world.