Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@JakePaul / X/@MikeTyson
Topics: Boxing, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Netflix, Sport
Mia Williams
Topics: Boxing, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Netflix, Sport
Mike Tyson has issued a pretty brutal-looking warning to Jake Paul ahead of their highly anticipated fight this summer.
Despite the 30-year age gap, the two fighters are going head-to-head in a boxing match at the AT&T Stadium in Texas this July.
Tyson, 57, last fought back in 2020 in an exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr. He now faces former YouTuber Paul, 27, who previously lost to boxer Tommy Fury by split decision in 2023.
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Tyson was seen in the ring preparing for the fight last month, showing off his signature moves, and people were shocked to see how sharp he was.
And now, Tyson has given Paul a taste of what to expect.
The heavyweight boxer posted a video on X that has been seen by fans as a warning to the former Disney Channel star.
The video was a collection of powerful blows captured during a sparring session, which was captioned: "Can’t wait for this to be Jake."
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It’s nearly a given to most people that Tyson will win the fight, considering his years of experience and being known as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
However, Paul has warned his opponent not to underestimate him going into the bout on July 20.
In an interview with FOX News, Paul said: “He can't bite my ear off if I've knocked the teeth out of his mouth. I really think he underestimates me.
"He is much stronger, but I am fresh. He is experienced. I'm smart in the ring, but maybe he's even smarter. It will be very interesting."
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Tyson retired from professional boxing nearly 20 years ago in 2005 after his sixth defeat out of 58 fights over his career.
The YouTube star, on the other hand, has won nine out of ten of his fights, with six by knockout.
In another interview on Instagram addressing Tyson, Paul said: “I know it's going to be a war, you are looking smooth, but I will win.
“I will show the next boxing generation what it takes to be a winner and I will be victorious no matter how hard you fight.
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“You can say what you want, you've been doing it for longer and you're more experienced.
“But I am moving up the heavyweight for you. At the end of the day, you can't beat me."
The fight will be steamed on Netflix for the first time ever, and will come at no extra cost for current subscribers.