Jake Paul has offered clarity regarding his much-anticipated bout against Mike Tyson, slated to take place in July of this year within the confines of the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
While initial speculations hinted at an exhibition match, it has since been confirmed that the event will unfold as a professional fight, albeit with slightly adjusted rules.
Since the announcement, Paul has faced criticism for challenging a retired 57-year-old fighter. However, he recently disclosed on his podcast that the decision to elevate the bout to professional status was initiated by Tyson himself. According to Paul:
“They’re just going to say he’s old and you disrespected him and all that sh*t, but I just want to make it clear. Mike Tyson was the one who wanted it to be a pro-fight. Mike got into training camp and called up people on my team and were like ‘Let’s do a pro fight, is Jake down?’”
As anticipation builds for the clash, opinions remain divided among fans. While some foresee Tyson dominating Paul due to his experience, others believe Paul’s youthfulness will be a deciding factor.
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua shared his perspective on the matter, endorsing Paul’s chances of emerging victorious:
“I think Jake Paul wins because of Youth. That’s the only thing. I personally think influencer boxing is really good. I think Jake Paul brings all these people into boxing which benefits everyone else”
With the stage set for what promises to be an electrifying showdown, the boxing world eagerly awaits the outcome of this intriguing matchup between two formidable competitors.