Joe Rogan Expresses Discontent Over Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Fights

Joe Rogan has shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson, revealing that he ‘wishes’ it wasn’t happening but still wants to “support” Tyson’s quest for one last match.

Critics have voiced their concerns since the announcement of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson showdown, citing the significant age difference and health issues faced by the older fighter. Despite this, Rogan has expressed strong support for Tyson’s decision to step back into the ring, believing the 58-year-old has a chance to win this “dangerous”fight, although he questions if he can keep up with Jake.

During episode 162 of the JRE MMA Show, Rogan stated, “I wish he didn’t do it, I wish it wasn’t a thing,” when discussing the fight with Belal Mohamed. He acknowledged the unusual nature of a 58-year-old competing against a much younger opponent, saying, “That said, I fully support his desire to do it. What, is he going to live forever? No, he’s not going to live forever. Maybe he wants one more shot at it. Maybe his body can do one more fight. I don’t know.”

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Rogan noted that ‘Iron’ Mike appears to look “great” while training, but emphasizes the importance of seeing him spar to evaluate how much he has left. He expressed a desire to see Tyson train on the bag for several rounds, analyzing his footwork and balance during combinations: “What you want to see is him sparring. You want to see him hitting the bag for multiple rounds. Let’s see three rounds hard on the bag. I want to see what you can do, I want to see how your feet move, I want to see what it looks like if you’re off balance when you’re throwing combinations,” he explained.

As for concerns regarding Mike’s health, Jake Paul seems unfazed and has not yet considered bringing in a backup fighter, although Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could potentially step in if needed.