Mike Tyson sums up Jake Paul’s fighting ability in | Boxing News

Former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson has given Jake Paul a nod of approval forward of their upcoming conflict subsequent month. The pair, each boxing sensations, are set to face off on November 15 on the AT&T Stadium in Texas.

At 27 years previous, the YouTuber-turned-boxer is a whopping 31 years Tyson’s junior. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t stepped into a skilled ring since his defeat to ex-Irish boxer Kevin McBride in 2005, though he did make a comeback 4 years in the past for an exhibition match towards fellow legend Roy Jones Jr.

As for ‘The Problem Child’, the younger American has triggered fairly a stir in the game since his debut in 2020. With victories over massive names like Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz, his solely boxing defeat got here by the hands of Tommy Fury final yr.

Paul is heading into subsequent month’s Texas showdown on the back of a knockout victory over former UFC welterweight contender Mike Perry in July.

Since the announcement of the battle, there was widespread criticism of the choice to proceed with the occasion, notably after ‘Iron Mike’ was pressured to withdraw from the unique date because of an ulcer flare up. However, he is back in coaching and insists he’ll be able to step back into the ring in a fortnight’s time.

In the latest buildup, Tyson and Paul have maintained a sure degree of cordiality with none important trash discuss. Speaking with talkSPORT, Tyson lavished his opponent with modest acclaim earlier than their upcoming conflict: “Good little fighter”. However, he certified his appraisal by asserting, “But he’s only had ten fights. That’s considered an amateur in our field”.

Tyson has acknowledged Paul’s talent inside the ropes however insists that Paul will falter towards a more seasoned adversary. “He can fight, for boxers his level. I do not believe [he can compete at my level],” Tyson conveyed to Fox 4 Dallas.

The boxing veteran is set on getting into the ring with malicious intent, aiming to inflict injury on the youthful contender. Tyson elaborated on his strategy, saying he anticipated Paul would attempt to evade him: “I’m just going in there with bad intentions and my intention is to hurt this young man. As soon as I catch him, because he’s going to run like a thief. I don’t see how he’s going to make it an exciting fight by running all day.”

Despite the age disparity favouring the youthful Paul, Tyson scoffed at the concept that the youthful fighter will dominate. “He’s supposed to be the young guy, he’s supposed to walk right through me. I’m an old man but he’s going to run all night. He should try it (meet him in the centre of the ring); he’s a younger man. he should be able to take punches from an old and withering man like me.”

“I can’t wait for this evening to happen. I just don’t think he’s taking it seriously. I think he believes he’s the young guy and I’m the quasi-retirement child, they may think I’m an easy touch. “[The fans] will not consider the spectacle that is going to occur, it’s going to be one thing they’ve by no means skilled earlier than so far as ache is anxious. “”.