Mike Tyson is about to face Jake Paul in one of the highly-anticipated and polarising boxing matches in 2024, on the AT and T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson has not fought knowledgeable bout since 2005. The battle might be streamed on Netflix, to its 280 million subscribers for no extra payment. The weigh-in additionally had its justifiable share of drama as Tyson slapped Jake. The incident occurred when the pair approached one another and the YouTuber stepped on the previous boxer’s foot.
Jake Paul (proper) faces off with Mike Tyson (left) throughout a press convention.(USA TODAY Sports activities through Reuters Con)
In the meantime, Tyson additionally credited his retirement u-turn to hallucinations from toad venom, the place he revealed that God approached him and requested him to make a comeback.
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Tyson has a 50-6 skilled file, with 44 knockouts and two no-contests. In the meantime, Jake has a 10-1 skilled file with seven knockouts, however most of his opponents are former UFC fighters and never boxers. His opponents additionally embrace YouTuber Ali Eson Gib and Nate Robinson, who’s an ex-NBA participant.
Paul’s one defeat got here final yr in opposition to Tommy Fury, who’s the half-brother of ex-world champion heavyweight Tyson Fury.
That is additionally Paul’s debut battle at heavyweight. On November 7, Netflix premiered the primary two episodes of Countdown: Paul vs Tyson, with the third and remaining one following on November 12.
Throughout his skilled profession, Tyson was one of many biggest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. He received his first 19 skilled fights by knockout, 12 of them within the first spherical. He acquired his first belt at 20 years, 4 months, and 22 years previous. He additionally holds the file because the youngest boxer ver to win a heavyweight title. He was additionally the primary heavyweight boxer to concurrently maintain the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, in addition to the one heavyweight to unify them in succession.
Age criticism
The upcoming bout has additionally been criticised resulting from Tyson’s age. The boxing legend is 58-years-old, in comparison with Paul, who’s 27. They have been additionally initially scheduled to battle on July 20, but it surely acquired postponed as Tyson needed to be handled for a abdomen ulcer. He additionally reportedly misplaced 26 kilos throughout the restoration course of.
Tyson’s final skilled bout was 19 years in the past, the place he misplaced to Irish Kevin McBride. His most up-to-date exhibition battle in 2020 vs Roy Jones resulted in an unofficial draw.
British promoter Eddie Hearn referred to as it ‘harmful’. Chatting with BBC, he mentioned, “I’m in awe of him. He’s one of my favourite ever fighters, one of the greatest of all time, but he’s a 58-year-old man.”
“You only need to speak to him and look at him to know this guy should not be in a ring again.”
“Everybody loves a dollar bill, including me, but sometimes the green-eyed monster can make you take some bad decisions and I think this is one of them,” he added.
Struggle guidelines
Many states refused to sanction the bout, with Texas accepting it. It would depend on the fighters’ data as knowledgeable match. The gloves will weigh 4 ounces greater than those utilized by skilled heavyweights. It would supply higher safety for the fighters. The battle may have eight scheduled rounds and can final two minutes every, somewhat than the normal three in males’s skilled boxing.
What did they are saying?
Talking forward of the bout, Jake mentioned, “I think they’re beloved fans of Mike Tyson. And I’m the new kid on the block, the disrupter, loud mouth, polarizing figure. And I’ve built my career as the heel. Naturally people want to root against me, and that’s great for the sport of boxing.”
Again in August, Paul mentioned, “I’m here to make 40million USD and knock out a legend.”
“I’m the anti-hero and people will love me soon enough once they realise what I’ve done for this sport and who I truly am….”
In the meantime, Tyson mentioned, “I’ve been through so many ups and downs since my last fight with Kevin McBride. I’ve been in rehab. I’ve been in prison, been locked up. Never in a million years did I believe I’d be doing this.”
“That old Mike Tyson … he doesn’t have no more purpose in my life. He just doesn’t exist. I’m having a good time in my life. I don’t have much time left, so I’m having the best time of my life,” he added.
What did others say?
Writing in The Guardian, boxing author Donald McRae wrote, “The idea that he (Paul) should share a ring with the most renowned boxer the world has seen since Muhammad Ali is an embarrassment.”
Tyson Fury informed YouTube channel ProBoxingFans, “Anyone who doesn’t think it’s a fantastic event is jealous.”
Prize cash
In accordance with stories, Jake will get USD 40 million for the battle. Tyson will get USD 20 million and revealed that he did not settle for it due to the cash.