Mike Tyson believes Jake Paul will not put any pressure on him when they finally face each other.
the former plain and obvious The heavyweight champion was scheduled to face the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a controversial crossover bout on Sunday morning.
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However, their fight in Texas was postponed until November after Iron Mike suffered a medical emergency while flying from Miami to Los Angeles.
After the official announcement of the fight with Netflix, boxing fans around the world were concerned about Tyson’s safety. 31 years old The age difference between yourself and Paul.
All but three of Paul’s nine professional wins have come via brutal knockouts, although Tyson is adamant the social media sensation will not include him in his highlight reel.
“Can I be honest?” Tyson asked his team while participating in an interview Sir“I don’t think he can hurt me.”
Despite not having fought professionally since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005, Tyson firmly believes he still has what it takes to teach the problem kid a lesson or two.
The International Boxing Hall of Famer later said of Paul: “He’s not going to hit me with the jab.”
Tyson returned to the ring in November 2020 for a Covid clash with fellow great boxer Roy Jones Jr, which ended in a draw.
His decision to get back in the ring and do his best Health Many fans have been left shocked by Paul’s standing on the line.
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Tyson, 58, will receive a handsome reward for the fight in Dallas, although he says his addiction to getting his hands raised is what has drawn him back to the ring.
He admitted: “I’m crazy about fame. I like people to think about me all day long.
“I would rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. That’s who I am.
“That’s all I started fighting for – to get all this bullshit status.
“This is what I’ll be chasing for the rest of my life. I know that.”
“I’ll never get what I want, because I’m one of those pain-hungry people. I never get satiated.”
Tyson’s big win against Paul could be overshadowed this weekend, as the YouTuber has opted to stay active and take on former UFC star Mike Perry.
And Paul admits he has taken huge “risks” to keep himself busy pitted against the ferocious “Platinum” Perry.
