Evander Holyfield has warned Jake Paul that he will face the biggest test of his boxing qualities when he faces Mike Tyson later this year.
The two were scheduled to face off on July 20, but the bout was postponed to November 15 after Tyson recently suffered a recurrence of an ulcer.
The 27-year-old Paul earned his 10th professional win last weekend with a win over Mike Perry.
But Holyfield believes Tyson will be a difficult opponent and has warned Paul that he needs to be aggressive to gain the advantage.
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“I don't know how confident Jake Paul is, but I think he's a lot faster,” the former boxing star said in an interview with Fight Hub TV.
“If he's close to the microphone, he has a good chance of winning. But if he tries to move away from the microphone, he's going to get caught.”
“Mike's like a snake. He just appears out of nowhere. He gets there in no time.”
“But if you rush in you'll suffocate him. He's too close because he kicks out with his legs, but if you give him space you'll all fall back and get knocked out.”
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“Mike Tyson, you're the next big boy,” Paul said. “Sign the contract and it's on Netflix on November 15th. 100% it's happening.”
“He's been training hard and looking crazier than ever. Netflix, we're going to prove you all wrong.”
“Everyone was saying I made mistakes in this game. [against Perry]but I'm willing to take the risk.”
Paul also revealed that he was struggling prior to his win over Perry.
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“I didn't feel very good tonight,” he continued.
“I had been sick before and my knuckles were swollen, and I almost broke them before the match.
“There was no delay in this fight. [so why would it delay the Tyson fight?]I am a warrior!
“Mike, I love you, but this is my sport now and you’re a legend.
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“You’re one of the two most famous boxers of all time, along with Muhammad Ali, so it’s an honor to share the ring with you.
“But I want to take your throne.”
