Stallone vs. Tyson:
Who is the true comeback king?

The 1980s featured two kings of the ring: one real, the other fictional. In reality, boxing champion Mike Tyson dominated the sport, while on the silver screen, Rocky Balboa reigned supreme.

Recently, these two “washed-up champions” became the focus of international media and streaming platforms. On November 16th, at the age of 58, Tyson challenged 27-year-old internet celebrity boxer Jake Paul. He went the full eight rounds but ultimately lost by decision. The fight, streamed live on Netflix, attracted an impressive 65 million viewers worldwide.

The following day, the Season 2 finale of “Tulsa King”, Sylvester Stallone’s first-ever leading role in a scripted television series, was released. Its premiere shattered viewership records on the streaming platform Paramount+, drawing 10 million viewers globally within the first 35 days. The production team promptly announced the series would be renewed for two more seasons.

In “Tulsa King”, Stallone portrays Dwight, a former mafia capo who, after serving 25 years behind bars, aims to reclaim his life in New York. However, he is exiled by his former associates to the desolate town of Tulsa. With nothing to his name, he must start over from scratch. Like Stallone in real life, Dwight is in his seventies, yet still packs a punch, much like Rocky in his prime. His journey is nothing short of inspiring.

When asked why they follow Dwight, several characters in the show respond unanimously, “Dwight sees the potential in people!” These ordinary individuals, who have no ties to the mafia, discover their own strengths through Dwight. Similarly, Stallone, an action star for half a century, shines in this new role in “Tulsa King”, demonstrating that determination and seizing opportunities can defy age.

In terms of buzz, Tyson might be the unanimous winner. But when it comes to earnings, Stallone comes out on top. Tyson earned 20 million USD (approximately 160 million HKD) for the fight, while Stallone’s salary for “Tulsa King” started at 750,000 USD (approximately 5.83 million HKD) per episode, increasing to 1.5 million USD (approximately 11.67 million HKD) for the second season. If he films all four seasons, he could earn over 50 million USD (approximately 390 million HKD).

Whether Tyson will return to the ring remains to be seen, but “Tulsa King” is definitely set for two more seasons. Perhaps in this context, Stallone is the true Comeback King.

Seasons 1 and 2 of “Tulsa King” are now available on Now TV.

> Watch Tulsa King S1
> Watch Tulsa King S2

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