Mike Tyson, just a few months shy of his 58th birthday, is gearing up for a return to boxing against Jake Paul.
The announcement of Tyson’s matchup with ‘The Problem Child’ on Netflix, set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas in front of 80,000 fans, caught many off guard.
While it’s uncertain if the bout will be an exhibition, rumors suggest it’s targeted as a professional contest.
Opinions on the fight vary among fans and fighters, with even Tyson’s friend Dana White expressing skepticism due to the heavyweight legend’s age. Despite the significant 31-year age gap between Tyson and Paul, the aging legend remains unfazed.
In a recent interview with Reuters, Tyson pushed back against concerns about his age, emphasizing the continued interest in seeing him compete.
Tyson sees the match as winnable and financially rewarding, highlighting his ability to draw massive viewership and fill arenas even at 58.
He believes his appeal surpasses that of other fighters, suggesting that Paul chose him for a reason.
“If Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson goes down as a professionally sanctioned fight, it will be the legend’s first since 2005,” Tyson’s last professional bout ended in a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride.
What’s your take on Tyson’s perspective? Will you be tuning in to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?