YouTube star Jake Paul says it's his mission to “finish” boxing legend Mike Tyson as he prepares for his fight on July 20th.
Internet icon Jake Paul is preparing for the biggest fight of his life against Mike Tyson…but he believes only one can leave the ring living the Thunderdome style.
Speaking to USA Today at the F1 Miami Grand Prix, Paul admitted he had to “finish” Tyson or risk losing his life.
“I love Mike,” Paul said. “I have a lot of respect for him. It's an honor to be in the ring with him. But I have to finish him off.
“It's war. All is fair in love and war. I love the fighter, but the moment it becomes a professional fight, one of us has to die.”
Paul's statement is not without foundation. Boxing fans around the world are worried about YouTubers' safety, with Derek Chisora and others urging them to wear headgear in case of a “serious” head injury.
The YouTuber's comments came after his fight with Tyson was officially sanctioned in late April, with his opponent claiming he wanted his fight with Tyson to be real.
The two teams will face off on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Their fight will be streamed live on Netflix, a first for the streaming platform, which has 260 million subscribers.
As their match began, speculation was rife as to which fighter would win. Some say youth is on Jake's side, while others point to Tyson's experience as a veteran boxer…not to mention that Tyson still has it when it comes to speed and power despite his age. There is.
Jake's record currently stands at 9-1, with the YouTuber suffering his first loss to Tommy Fury in 2023. In contrast, Tyson boasts an impressive record of 50 wins and 6 losses, in addition to his status as a living legend in boxing. world.
Neither fighter will wear headgear, and the boxers will complete eight two-minute rounds. It's no exaggeration to say that a lot is at stake for both Paul and Tyson, as the results will go on each athlete's permanent record.