Mike Tyson is gearing up to take on Jake Paul on July 20th, and it seems he might have dropped a hint about his game plan during their recent press conference in New York.
The 57-year-old Tyson will step back into the ring to face the 27-year-old Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This match, slated as the main event, will be featured on Netflix. Originally thought to be an exhibition, last month’s announcement clarified that the bout will be judged under professional rules.
Paul has noticeably bulked up for the heavyweight showdown, while Tyson, the former undisputed champion, appears to be in prime shape for his age.
During their New York press conference, Tyson and Paul engaged in banter that caught the eye of sports YouTuber Wade Plemons.
Plemons suggests Tyson may have revealed a strategic insight into Paul’s vulnerabilities, particularly targeting his opponent’s midsection.
Tyson playfully jabbed at Paul’s body, with Plemons interpreting it as a deliberate assessment of Paul’s reaction.
Plemons analyzed the interaction, noting Tyson’s focus on Paul’s response to body shots.
While Plemons predicts a devastating victory for Paul, he acknowledges Tyson’s potential to exploit a weakness in Paul’s defense by targeting his body.
Whether Tyson’s playful punches were intentional tactics or mere joviality remains open to interpretation, but Plemons gives credence to Tyson’s boxing acumen, suggesting the legendary fighter may have been strategically probing for weaknesses in his opponent.