After seeing some new training footage, fans of boxing legend Mike Tyson are feeling uncertain about his upcoming match against YouTube-boxer Jake Paul.
At the age of 58, Mike Tyson is set to compete against 27-year-old Jake Paul in November 2024. The match was originally planned for July, but was delayed due to Tyson’s ulcer flare-up.
Despite the aging athlete’s efforts, things are appearing bleaker for him according to Jake Paul’s supporters. This sentiment follows the former heavyweight champion’s release of training footage on Instagram.
In a brief seven-second video shared on his Instagram, Tyson can be seen aggressively punching the pads, demonstrating his impressive speed and strength. He then expertly dodges and weaves between taps from his trainer.
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Despite demonstrating his impressive skills in his advanced years, many social media commentators are skeptical about whether Mike Tyson’s experience will be enough to match the youthful strength of Jake Paul in their upcoming fight.
One netizen wrote that Jake had knocked him out.
“He doesn’t stand a chance,”another person stated. “There’s no way Mike Tyson can defeat Jake Paul.”
Another person confidently predicted that on November 15th, in Round 1, Mike Tyson would say, “Goodnight.”
The discussion surrounding the probable winner on November 15 has been intense. Certain boxing enthusiasts argue that Tyson’s experience will prevail, while others argue that Iron Mike is now too aged to pose a genuine danger.
As of now, Jake’s boxing record stands at 9-1, with his only defeat being against Tommy Fury in February 2023. Since then, he has been determined to reclaim his position and challenge one of the top athletes in the sport, solidifying his reputation as the ‘Problem Child’ of contemporary boxing.
Despite Jake’s own admiration for his opponent, who has also garnered attention for his accomplishments in the boxing realm throughout the years, there are those who are not in favor of this highly anticipated confrontation. According to former boxing champion Carl Froch, the YouTuber’s involvement in the match is causing frustration among some individuals.
It is yet to be determined if Jake will be able to knock Tyson down, but the anticipation leading up to November 15 is certainly entertaining.
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