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There's major hype for the upcoming Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight, not just for the match-up itself but for the jaw-dropping price of the tickets.
Despite many fans calling '$2 million a waste of money' to watch the fight, it hasn't stopped others from making the eye-watering purchase.
If you've been kept out of the loop legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson will face up to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in what Tyson is calling the "biggest fight in the history of life."
After some health concerns and an initial delay, the event is taking place tomorrow (Friday 15 November) at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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It will feature eight rounds, consisting of two minutes each, with Most Valuable Promotions, a company co-owned by Paul, promoting the event.
For a select group of lucky (and very wealthy) people, there was a chance to grab one of these exclusive tickets, leaving many wondering what such an expensive package actually includes.
I mean for $2 million a ticket, it's got to be something special, right?
According to Dexerto, the very pricey package includes four first-row floor seats for the event, four second-row floor seats, and a pre-fight locker photo with both Paul and Tyson.
Wait, there's more...
The VIP members will also receive signed gloves by Tyson and Paul, as well as a two-night luxury penthouse stay in the same hotel as the boxing pair. Not to mention the ticket also includes VIP lounge access and a 'specially built ringside suite' above the rest of the crowd.
Despite all these perks, many agitated fans have called the package a ‘waste of money.’
And if you thought that price was enough to deter people from buying it, you'd be wrong. CNBC News reported that more than 121,000 fans signed up for presale access back in May.
And of these luxurious one-of-a-kind packages was snapped up by TorkLaw, a personal injury law firm in the United States.
“TorkLaw, is excited to have purchased the MVP Owners experience package for this historic event with MVP and Netflix, bringing a once-in-a-lifetime boxing event to audiences around the world,” said Reza Torkzadeh, founder of TorkLaw in a statement.
“Just as every fighter in the ring stands to represent resilience, grit, and the pursuit of victory, TorkLaw stands in the corner of the people, fighting for justice and empowering those who need it most. As Champions of the People, we believe in supporting opportunities that inspire and elevate."
He added: “This event showcases not only the power of competition but the spirit of perseverance, and we’re honoured to be a part of it.”
But if you’re hoping to grab one of these VIP packages, you’re out of luck as they've now sold out.
For everyone else, there’s still the chance to catch the action with the other 65,000 attending fans and millions more by tuning in on Netflix.
