Jake Paul, Mike Tyson bet big money on Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3
Paul on Monday posted an Instagram video of a Facetime call in which he proposes a $1 million bet that Tyson, as he appears to be smoking a blunt, gladly accepts. Paul backs Serrano, while Tyson is Team Taylor.
As it stands, the odds are in Paul's favor to win the bet – but not by much. According to DraftKings, Serrano is a -175 favorite, with Taylor listed +140. Tyson, however, has history on his side as Taylor has won their two previous fights.
In 2022, Taylor edged Serrano by split decision. Then last November, the two put on an instant classic as the co-main event to Paul vs. Tyson, with Taylor winning a hard-fought unanimous decision amidst some headbutting controversy, which resulted in a nasty cut over Serrano's right eye.
Taylor vs. Serrano 3 takes place Friday night from Madison Square Garden and will serve as the headliner to an all-women's boxing card that streams on Netflix boxing.
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