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Anthony Joshua is “praying” that Mike Tyson recovers “healthy” from his fight with Jake Paul, admitting the YouTube star could have the upper hand.
Heavyweight legend Tyson will be 58 when he boxes 27-year-old Paul in July. While many boxing fans have been critical of the fight, which will be held at AT&T Stadium and streamed live on Netflix, 'AJ' has mixed feelings.
“[Tyson] He's an old man now, so I hope he comes out healthy,” Joshua said. jonathan ross show this week. “I think it’s Jake Paul.” [wins] It's just because I'm young. ”
Speaking about influencer boxing more generally, the former heavyweight champion added: I don't think boxing hardcore people like boxing because they think, “Why are they disrespecting our sport?”
“But I think [influencer] You get all these people into boxing and it benefits everyone else. It helps everyone watching. ”
After weeks of speculation, Tyson revealed on Wednesday (April 3) that his bout with fellow American Paul will be an exhibition contest.
Paul last fought in March, stopping professional boxer Ryan Borland in the first round to improve to 9-1. Paul's only loss came in February 2023 at the hands of Tyson Fury's half-brother, Tommy Fury.
Since retiring as a professional in 2005, Tyson has only fought once, drawing with Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout in 2020.
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