Jake Paul ‘dangerously’ capable of badly injuring | Boxing News

Former boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi has expressed considerations that followers could call for a ban on boxing if Jake Paul inflicts severe hurt on Mike Tyson of their upcoming bout. The much-anticipated conflict between the 2 pugilists is set to happen on November 15 on the AT&T Stadium in Texas, with an anticipated crowd of up to 80,000 followers.

The battle was initially scheduled earlier this 12 months however needed to be postponed after ‘Iron Mike’ suffered an ulcer flare-up during a flight and was suggested to halt coaching. However, Tyson has since returned to the fitness center and is assured he will probably be prepared for the ring subsequent week.

The encounter will see the pair face off in a skilled match consisting of eight two-minute rounds, deviating from the usual three-minute rounds. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has already sanctioned the battle, and each fighters will probably be sporting 14-ounce gloves, that are heavier than the usual gloves.

The determination to proceed with the heavyweight bout has been met with criticism from many within the boxing group, significantly due to the important age hole between the 2 fighters and Tyson’s earlier withdrawal from the unique date as a consequence of health considerations. Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who is predicted to attend the occasion to help Katie Taylor in her extremely anticipated rematch with Amanda Serrano, has overtly expressed his considerations in regards to the battle and not too long ago said that he plans to go away earlier than the principle occasion.

Another critic of the battle is Malignaggi, who has warned ‘The Problem Child’ that there might be requires the game to be banned if he severely injures his opponent. “Head blows from young, strong guys at Mike’s age aren’t good. When you’re younger, you can handle hits better”, he mentioned.

“When you’re older, your body isn’t made for that kind of damage anymore. Things could go badly wrong. If something like that happened, people would be calling for the sport to be banned. Personally, I don’t think his fight with Jake Paul should happen. He’ll be 58 years old by then. Fifty-eight is still 58. We live in a generation that doesn’t understand ageing is a real thing. You can show highlights of Mike from the ’80s, but the guy stepping into the ring won’t be that same Mike Tyson”.

Malignaggi has issued a stark warning in regards to the potential risks of Paul dealing with Tyson, given the latter’s age. In an interview with Canada Casino, he expressed his considerations: “Jake Paul might not be world-class, but he’s certainly not a novice. He’s been boxing for about five years. After four years of boxing, I won the US National Championships, so Jake’s far from a beginner.

“He’s sturdy and younger. Hitting somebody Tyson’s age has severe dangers. Tyson wasn’t taking punches effectively at 36, not to mention now. If you hit a man who’s that outdated, it impacts them. Imagine what getting hit by a sturdy man like Jake would do to him. I would not need to discover out”.

Tyson’s last professional fight was in 2005 when he lost to former heavyweight contender Kevin McBride. However, he did return to the ring for an exhibition match against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr four years ago.

As for Paul, the young American is coming into the fight following a brutal knockout victory over former UFC welterweight contender Mike Perry in July. Despite being the younger and fitter fighter, Paul has confessed to feeling nervous ahead of the fight, which is just days away.

When asked if he ever feels shocked about the upcoming fight, he responded: “Definitely. The moments of insecurity, particularly shifting up to heavyweight the place [Tyson] has the weight benefit and all of that. He’s insanely highly effective and I do know he is taking it severely.”