- Legendary heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul match promises to be a thrilling showdown
- Paul is a celebrity boxing YouTuber who will take on the veteran Tyson
- The 27-year-old Paul expressed his excitement in a statement
Legendary heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul match promises to be a thrilling showdown of might and fame.
Paul is a celebrity boxing YouTuber who will take on the veteran Tyson in a live July 20th showdown on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The 27-year-old Paul expressed his excitement in a statement, calling it an honour to fight the 57-year-old Tyson.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Boxing Match
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul bout will be the biggest in 2024. Tyson retired in 2005 and he is yet again, returning for an exhibition match. Paul says fighting a boxer such as Tyson is a big honour and a dream come true. His main motivating factor is getting a chance to prove his mettle as a boxer.
“My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion ever, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. This will be the fight of a lifetime,” he said.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul. Photo/The Hollywood Reporter
Is Mike Tyson Ready for Jake Paul?
Known for his speed and aggression in the ring, Tyson is upbeat about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul July fight. He is glad that the YouTuber picked him for an exhibition match broadcasted by the biggest video streaming platform in the US.
“I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas,” he said in a statement issued through Netflix.
Tyson went 50-6-2 throughout his career from 1985-2005, winning 44 of his matches via knockout. His dominance as a heavyweight boxer earned him nicknames such as “Iron Mike” and “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”
He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011 and present-day boxers look up to him as a mentor. Tyson praised Paul’s boxing skills saying he has improved a lot.
Mike Tyson. Photo/Fox News
“He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT. It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”
Boxing fans anxiously waiting for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight are urging the YouTuber to take time off the lens and train aggressively. Despite being 57, Tyson had a reputation for having the best boxing skills back in the day.
He was renowned for his phenomenal knockout power. Nicknamed “Iron Mike” for a reason, his punches were legendary for ending fights quickly. Statistics back this up, with a knockout percentage of over 88%!
In addition, despite his short stature, Tyson possessed exceptional speed. His footwork and head movement were elusive, making him difficult to hit while allowing him to close the distance and unleash his power on opponents.
Tyson thrived in close quarters, employing a peek-a-boo style with his hands held high for defence making him a ferocious boxer. This aggressive approach allowed him to unleash powerful combinations and overwhelm opponents.
Beyond physical attributes, Tyson’s sheer intensity and focus instilled fear in his opponents. His reputation as a knockout fighter added to the psychological pressure of his opponents.
Does Jake Paul Fight Much?
Jake Paul. Photo/ESPN
Jake Paul started his boxing career in 2018 alongside his brother Logan Paul. Jake’s debut boxing match pitted him against fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji.
In subsequent years, he faced off with different online, boxing personalities, including former NBA star Nate Robinson; current and former UFC fighters like Anderson Silva, Tommy Fury, and Nate Diaz.
He further solidified his presence in boxing by co-founding Most Valuable Promotions with advisor Nakisa Bidarian in 2021.
The 27-year-old believes he has what it takes to win against ‘Iron Mike’ in the much-awaited bout of the year. It will also be a fight to certify that Tyson all good and fit following reports of ailing in recent years.
He has been captured in a wheelchair in the past due to back problems which he sustained in his previous fights and intense workouts.
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