UFC fighters have expressed concerns and criticism over the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. They argue that the fight is a mismatch, given Tyson’s age and lack of recent activity. They also worry that a loss to Paul could tarnish Tyson’s legacy.
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Ahead of his highly anticipated clash with boxing icon Mike Tyson, Jake Paul has received mixed reactions to Tyson’s recent training footage. While some fans have expressed admiration for Tyson’s apparent conditioning, others have voiced concerns for Paul’s chances in the matchup. Paul, who has won three consecutive fights since his loss to Tommy Fury, admits to a sense of fear but remains excited about the challenge of facing Tyson. Tyson, 57, has not fought professionally since retiring nearly two decades ago, but showed impressive form in an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. As the fight approaches, Paul maintains his belief that he is underestimated, while acknowledging Tyson’s formidable appearance in training videos.