Throughout his boxing career, former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson knocked out 44 opponents. Now, 14 years after retiring from boxing, Tyson wants to get another knockout, this time in esports.

On Thursday, Tyson announced a strategic investment in Fade 2 Karma, a professional esports team best known for its time in Hearthstone.

As a result, Fade 2 Karma will construct a new streaming facility near Los Angeles in El Segundo, California, the home base of Tyson Ranch, a marijuana company owned by Tyson.

The new facility, called “The Ranch House,” will include private livestreaming rooms, a performance stage for tournaments, content production and a rooftop party deck. Connected to the facility will be a new entertainment production studio, operated by Fade 2 Karma.

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Japanese carmaker Nissan announced in a press release that they have launched the beginning of their esports endeavors. More specifically, the automotive company will be the new jersey sponsor of both FaZe and OpTic Gaming.

Nissan are clearly trying to tap into the young audience flocking under the banner of esports. According to data from Newzoo, YouTube and Twitch, esports viewership numbers exceed by far those who watch more traditional media such as HBO, Netflix and ESPN. Esports fans are a desirable customer base – they have proven to be loyal and have serious spending power. Furthermore, let’s not forget they already like cars: racing game esports is a serious part of the industry.

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