Joe Rogan and Max Holloway recently attended the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match! Legendary heavyweight boxer turned social media star on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas I will play against him. The bout will be streamed live on Netflix, marking the platform's first foray into the world of live boxing.
Despite this, the match generated a lot of buzz both within and outside of the martial arts world, with many experts also expressing concerns about the age difference between the two men. But in a recent conversation with “Blessed” on his JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) MMA show, 155, Rogan said that despite the almost 31-year age difference between Tyson and Paul, I emphasized why I'm interested in watching the matchup.
Joe Rogan reveals why Mike Tyson fight garnered attention despite controversial age difference
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The last time Mike Tyson stepped inside the squared circle was in 2020 in an exhibition match against fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., which was ruled a draw. The fight with Paul is also being advertised as an “exhibition”, but in a recent interview with Fox News, Tyson said:It's called an exhibition, but if you look up the exhibition, you won't find any laws that we're fighting under. This is a battle. ”
Social media has also been abuzz with clips of Tyson's pre-fight training, drawing high views as the former heavyweight champion still looks dangerous on the pads. So Max Holloway says in his JRE: “Brother, you said something like Mike Tyson. Did you see any clips of him in action?”
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Joe Rogan asserted that Tyson certainly looks good in the video, and Holloway further stated:Brother, imagine he just goes in there and clips the guy. I hope he says something went wrong and his hip broke. That iconic speech. Another iconic speech of his. After all, we all saw him walking around with a cane, right? What if he's trolling everyone? What if he knew his brother? What if he knew something we don't? You know what would happen if he were Ryan Garcia…”
The comments about Ryan Garcia are particularly interesting. Concerns had been raised about the boxer's mental health ahead of his bout with Devin Haney after troubling social media posts by the boxer. However, after upsetting Haney and winning the match, Garcia declared in the post-fight interview: “Did you really think I was crazy? You really did lose your mind.”
Then Logan said: “And this is the only time I can remember that I was interested in watching a 57-year-old man fight a 27-year-old man.”despite the age difference and other concerns, the build-up to the match has piqued his interest enough to indicate that he intends to pay attention to the match.
The buzz surrounding this “exhibition” therefore emphasizes the timeless appeal of martial arts and the enduring legacy of legends like Mike Tyson. And according to Dana White, Tyson is preparing to die!
UFC manager says Tyson is back training with purpose
UFC CEO Dana White was a guest on the second issue of the Lex Fridman Podcast. 421 asked about the fight between Tyson and Paul. Afterwards, the UFC boss confessed: “I love Mike Tyson…” But he's not thrilled about the idea of someone his age stepping into the boxing ring. Despite this, White also stated that Tyson is an adult. “I’m going to do what he’s going to do.”
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As the conversation progressed, White also revealed that he reached out to his wife to talk about preparing for the event due to his long-time friendship with Tyson. He revealed: “At least I know, I spoke to his wife a few days ago. And he's taking it seriously and he's been training for it and we'll see how it plays out. .”
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In conclusion, anticipation for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match continues to grow as the date approaches. And Joe Rogan and Max Holloway's perspective added a new layer to a fight that has divided opinion in the martial arts world.
Do you think Mike Tyson has a plan when facing Jake Paul? And will the age difference be too much for even the legendary “Iron Mike” to overcome? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!