Boxing legend Mike Tyson has declared himself fit and ready for his upcoming fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15. The fight, initially scheduled for July, was postponed due to Tyson’s health issues. Despite the setback, Tyson is confident and prepared for the showdown, which promises to be a clash of generations and styles.
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.
UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo has expressed his desire to transition to boxing after his final UFC fight at UFC 301 in Brazil. Aldo revealed that he has been in talks with Mike Tyson’s fight card against Jake Paul on July 20. While Aldo’s future in the UFC remains uncertain, he has made it clear that he is determined to step into the boxing ring soon.
Jake Paul and Ryan Garcia’s newfound camaraderie has surprised many, including Mike Tyson. Despite Garcia’s previous criticism of Paul, the boxer recently endorsed Garcia’s new single, raising questions about their relationship. This shift in loyalties could create tension between Garcia and Tyson, who is set to face Paul in a boxing match. The events have sparked intrigue and anticipation surrounding the upcoming Tyson-Paul fight.
Jake Paul recently embarked on a spontaneous boxing session at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, New York, a venue closely associated with boxing legend Mike Tyson. Gleason’s, the oldest active boxing gym in the US, holds the legacy of both Tyson and Muhammad Ali, and Paul’s visit was fueled by personal inspiration. Tyson is set to make his boxing comeback against Paul on July 20, and his intense training regimen has significantly shifted betting odds. Despite Paul’s slight favoritism due to his age advantage, Tyson’s formidable punching power remains a significant threat. Paul acknowledges the fear accompanying this fight but maintains his aspiration to become a world champion and sees a victory over Tyson as a significant stepping stone. Gleason’s Gym, with its history of training 136 world champions, witnessed Paul’s profound respect for Tyson through his visit.
Israel Adesanya, the renowned pound-for-pound fighter, recounted an encounter with Martyn after his boxing victory over Nate Robinson. Martyn reportedly challenged Adesanya to a fight, but Adesanya dismissed it, claiming some aren’t worthy enough to enter the ring with professional fighters. Martyn responded with a DM showing his admiration for Adesanya, suggesting that the exchange may have been depicted differently by Adesanya. Despite Martyn’s previous call-outs, Adesanya remains uninterested in facing him, highlighting the disparity between professional fighters and non-professionals.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, who squared off in February 2023, have been trading barbs on social media, hinting at a potential rematch. Fury, who defeated KSI in November 2023, has been taunting Paul, asking when they’ll “dance again.” Paul has responded with a brutal swipe, suggesting that Fury needs money and should stop letting his father manage his career. Paul has also made big money offers for an MMA fight between the two, but Fury has yet to accept.
Ryan Garcia has launched a verbal assault on PRIME co-founders and YouTube sensations Jake Paul and Logan Paul, accusing them of being “culture vultures” and “cowards” who lack genuine goodwill towards the community. Garcia’s outburst stems from the Paul brothers’ comments about his mental health leading up to his fight with Devin Haney, which Garcia views as an unwarranted attack. Despite losing the title due to being overweight, Garcia pulled off a major upset by defeating the previously undefeated Haney, who had the backing of PRIME. Garcia’s victory has further fueled his criticism of the Paul brothers, whom he accuses of exploiting social movements for personal gain without taking meaningful action. Garcia claims that Paul, in particular, is “in love with the wisdom he thinks he has” and that his wealth will ultimately be meaningless.
Mike Tyson’s former trainer, Brad Rowe, has defended the boxer’s physical shape and running form ahead of his upcoming fight against Jake Paul later this year. Tyson, who will be 58 years old by the time the fight takes place, has faced concerns from fans over his health and fitness after a video of him running went viral. However, Rowe, who helped with Tyson’s preparation for his last exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, believes that Tyson is still capable of performing at a high level in the ring. Rowe said that Tyson is a ‘unicorn’ who transforms into a ‘ballerina’ when he enters the ring. He recalled that Tyson had no issues with sprinting during his training camp for the Jones Jr. fight, despite Rowe’s concerns about the intensity of the exercises. Meanwhile, Tyson’s opponent, Jake Paul, has won his last two fights by knockout against professional boxers Ryan Bourland and Andre August. His only loss since taking up boxing came against Tommy Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Despite his lack of experience compared to Tyson, Paul is confident heading into the fight. Tyson, on the other hand, has been critical of the business side of boxing and has focused on growing his cannabis business since his retirement.
Callum Walsh, a young boxer backed by Dana White, has expressed his disapproval of the upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. Walsh believes it would tarnish Tyson’s legacy to fight a YouTuber-turned-boxer. Despite initially stating that he would fight Paul for $10,000, Walsh quickly changed his stance upon learning that Tyson could earn upwards of $30 million from the fight.
