Social media star Paul faces boxing legend Tyson in the summer, and heavyweight champion Fury believes the fight will be closer than many think.
Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury believes Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be an even fight despite the 30-year age difference.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul will face boxing icon Tyson on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight will be broadcast live on Netflix and will be the streaming giant's first foray into martial arts, but details of the fight, such as the number of bullets and weight, are currently unknown.
'Iron Mike' would be 58 years old by the time he stepped into the ring, and his last fight against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. was at an exhibition in November 2020. Paul also competed in this tournament, knocking out NBA star Nate Robinson in his second professional fight and has since posted a 9-1 record, with his only loss coming to Fury's younger brother Tommy in February of last year. It is a given.
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“I think it's great for boxing,” Fury told Stomping Ground. “There's a legend named Mike Tyson. There's a boxer on YouTube. He shows up in a fight and blows it up. He has millions of followers, millions of views, millions of views. For better, for worse, for indifference. Some love him, some hate him.
“I think this is a really great spectacle for boxing. It brings a lot of people to the fight. Listen, 'Oh, Mike Tyson shouldn't box, Jake Paul shouldn't box. , good luck.'” “Them. They're both what I call them and they're going to make a lot of money. So, isn't that the point? Dallas. -It's a great stadium, home to the Cowboys.
“It's great that we're both getting paid and we're both doing a show. I just don't know what's not to like about it. Oh, I get it. [Tyson’s] Although he is 57 years old, he is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. [Paul] I work with computers for a living and started boxing about a year ago. So it's pretty even. ”
According to Tyson's close friend and UFC legend Henry Cejudo, Tyson is said to earn about $20 million for his fight against Jake Paul. Paul and Tyson will not wear headgear during the fight and are asking for it to be recognized as a professional bout, but the Texas commission will have the final say on the matter.
