On July 20, former world champion ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson will make his return to the boxing ring to face off against Jake Paul. The two had their first face-to-face press conference on May 13, during which Tyson issued a major warning to the influencer.
As the highly-anticipated press conference began, renowned combat sports insider Ariel Helwani served as mediator, and Paul was met with enthusiastic cheers upon taking the stage.
Similarly, Tyson was greeted by fans with an overwhelmingly positive response. As the two fighters took their places at the podium, ‘Iron Mike’ pumped up the crowd with a loud, “Let’s freaking go!”
Addressing Tyson as a living legend, Helwani questioned why he agreed to face an opponent who was 30 years his junior, highlighting the extensive criticism from boxing fans.
“To Tyson, it was an obvious choice. He saw the potential in the new up-and-coming guy and remarked, “I enjoy shaking up the sports world to its core, and I’m doing just that at the moment.”
Shortly after, Helwani inquired if Tyson’s intention in accepting the fight was to halt Paul’s rise in the boxing world.
“I truly have great admiration for Jake,”the 57-year-old stated sincerely, moments before giving a stern warning to his opponent.
Mike Tyson warns Jake Paul his life will be on the line when they fight on July 20th…[🎥 @MostVPromotions] pic.twitter.com/EIZ6jCX1if
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 13, 2024
“According to Tyson, once he steps into the ring, he must fight as if his life depends on it, as it truly will,”his words evoking gasps and admiration from the crowded audience in New York City.
Despite numerous warnings about Tyson’s age and the potential risks of facing Paul in the ring, both fighters have remained determined to go through with the match. Paul, also known as ‘The Problem Child’, has even issued a warning to Tyson, stating that the upcoming fight will be a “do or die”situation for both of them.
Despite Tyson’s statement, it seems that many are still concerned about the upcoming fight with Paul. However, Tyson clarifies that those worries are misplaced, as he has no intentions of taking it easy on his opponent, despite their mutual respect.
The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will be held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, which has a capacity of nearly 100,000 people.
The event is also available for live streaming on Netflix, making it the streaming platform’s first foray into the world of live sports. Current subscribers can access the event at no additional cost.
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