Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson posted highlights of his first day of coaching in preparation for his July 20 combat towards Jake Paul:
Tyson, who shall be 58 years previous when the combat happens, received 50 of his 58 skilled matches, together with his first 37 bouts. He was a heavyweight champion for almost 39 months (Nov. 22, 1986-Feb. 11, 1990), efficiently retaining his titles 9 occasions.
Paul, 27, is 9-1 with six knockouts in his skilled profession. His solely loss was a cut up choice to Tommy Fury in Feb. 2023.
Clearly, the 31-year age hole is value noting. Tyson was as soon as the baddest man on the planet, however he is additionally twenty years faraway from the tip of his skilled profession. He is additionally a couple of years faraway from being 60, naturally bringing about considerations concerning his health towards the a lot youthful Paul.
On the flip aspect, Tyson is wanting fairly spry in his first coaching video, and former UFC champion Chuck Liddell backs the boxer if he connects.
“As quickly as Tyson hits him, it is over,” Liddell advised TMZ. “The very last thing to go is energy. If he hits him, it is over. In case you’ve seen Mike, he nonetheless hits.”
The principles for the competition have but to be determined. Ariel Helwani of the MMA Hour supplied some perception, nonetheless (h/t George Glinski of talkSPORT).
“They’re nonetheless engaged on a couple of necessary particulars based mostly on the conversations I’ve had,” Helwani mentioned. “Is it professional or is it an exhibition? They need professional, however that is as much as the Texas fee, we’ll have to attend and see. Weight? I am advised heavyweight. Rounds? I am engaged on that as effectively.”
Whatever the guidelines, that is certain to be a extremely anticipated bout, which is able to happen at AT&T Stadium, dwelling of the Dallas Cowboys.