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To promote the event, Netflix released a documentary series titled “Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson,” which goes into the backgrounds of the fighters and showcases their preparation for the bout.

All fighters on the undercard were asked to predict the outcome of Tyson-Paul.

Taylor's worries are counteracted by career-high paydays for the female fighters on an event being broadcast on Netflix in the streaming giant's first venture into live boxing.

Serrano, 36, is also hesitant to reveal her purse but feels other female fighters can capitalise on the magnitude and success of her rivalry with Taylor.

Energy-rich Saudi Arabia is slowly strengthening its stronghold of boxing and paying fighters – some with lesser profiles than Taylor or Serrano – handsomely.