Next Friday (15), the eyes of the world will be on the great duel between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which will take place in Dallas, Texas (USA).
The ring will be located at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL and also home to major sporting events.
Previously called Cowboys Stadium, the stadium opened in 2009 and changed its name in 2013 after the naming rights were sold. The venue has capacity for 80,000 fans, but can be adapted to receive up to 110,000 people.
AT&T Stadium draws attention for its grandeur and modernity. The stadium has a retractable roof that closes in 10 minutes and two huge screens in its center.
Events beyond Tyson x Paul
The fight between “Iron Mike” and the YouTuber will not be the only big event at the Cowboys stadium. The venue has hosted shows by major artists such as U2 and the Rolling Stones.
In sports, AT&T Stadium also saw another boxing match inside. Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey faced each other in suburban Dallas in 2010. In 2016, more than 100,000 people were in the arena to watch the “WrestleMania 32” wrestling event.
AT&T Stadium was chosen by FIFA to host FIFA games and has also hosted major games, such as .
