Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing fight hits major new setback as disaster change strikes

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's November fight has been hit with yet another setback as tickets still available drop in price. It comes as a huge blow for the promoters, who have encountered plenty of troubles this year.

The re-arranged boxing bout - scheduled to take place at Arlington's AT&T Stadium in Texas just over two weeks from now on November 15 - had been slated for July before illness meant Tyson had to pull out. However, despite the high-profile nature of the fighters, cheap tickets are now on sale.

Instead of rising in cost as many events of this magnitude would usually do in the home straight before it starts, promoters have instead cut prices of hundreds of seats - with some available for $30 (£23) - MMA Junkie reports. With a capacity over 80,000, it is a serious blow in the run-up to fight night.

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A sell-out had been expected for the contest but now, half a month off the event, Seat Geek has listed tickets going at $37 (£28) - with others on StubHub down for $52 (£40) - still significantly less than would be expected. Ringside tickets are maintaining their enormous demand, with over $50,000 (£38,800), the going rate.

Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey fought at the same arena previously, albeit in front of less than 51,000, and Antonio Margarito against Pacquiao got in just over 41,500. Canelo Alvarez went up against Liam Smith and Billy Joe Saunders in Texas, as well, drawing in over 51,000 and 73,000 for the two fights.

Ahead of the fight, Paul explained his tactics, saying: "To just box on the outside and then use my footwork to be more agile and get him chasing me and then attack him when he's out of position. That should frustrate him."

Tyson was quick to jab back, though, responding: "[It will last] Not long, as soon as I catch him, because he's going to run like a thief. I don't see how he's going to make an exciting fight by running all day.

"He's supposed to be the young guy, he's supposed to run right through me... I'm an old man and he's going to run all f***ing night?!"