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Jake Paul has been criticized by fans for resharing an old post about Mike Tyson from four years ago.
Paul will face boxing's heavyweight legend on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a superfight that will be broadcast live on Netflix.
And for Problem Child, it represents his first professional boxing debut in 2020 as an undercard for Tyson in his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr.
Paul devastatingly knocked out Nate Robinson Jr. and ultimately became one of boxing's greatest greats.
The 27-year-old has wins over Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz, with his only loss coming against Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia.
And before his biggest fight to date was announced, Paul shared a post in which Tyson hyped his debt to reflect on his journey so far.
When you go to X, He wrote, “This tweet was 4 years ago. Things have changed so much…don't let anyone tell you it can't be done.”
However, fans were not convinced by Paul's post, pointing out that when he gets in the ring he will be fighting a man 30 years older than him.
Image: Getty
One person wrote: “Don't let anyone tell you, can't a 58 year old retired guy box? That's amazing. Shoot for the stars, Jake.”
A second said: “Jake fought a 68 year old man because everyone else said he couldn't. #DreamBig.”
A third added: “Brother, shame on you. How can you agree to fight a legend of this sport who is already old?”
The fourth one was furious, “You're really good at killing old warriors who wash up. It's pathetic if you ask me.”
A fifth person commented: “This kind of fight should never happen.”
Tyson released a video of his first day training for the fight, and it's clear he still has the knockout power that made him the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
Ariel Helwani insists the authorities are pushing for the fight to become a professional fight and that it will be fought at heavyweight.
Contrary to Derek Chisora's claims, there is no head guard, as revealed by Paul's manager Nakisa Bidalyan.
Featured image credit: Jake Paul & Getty
Topic: Boxing, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Fan Reaction
