Recent training videos of Mike Tyson have stirred concerns as he gears up for his upcoming bout with Jake Paul. Last week, the fight was sanctioned as a professional event, setting the stage for a heavyweight showdown between Tyson and the much younger Paul.
The pair are set to compete in a match consisting of eight two-minute rounds, using 14-ounce gloves, which is unusual since the standard for such matches is typically 10-ounce gloves.
Mike Tyson goes crazy in new video ahead of Jake Paul fight
Tyson, who will be 58 at the time of the fight, is nearly 30 years older than Paul, raising concerns about his health among his fans. Despite sharing several training videos that showcase his powerful punches and famed agility, critics have pointed out that these clips are quite brief.
Some fans have even speculated about potential manipulations in the footage.
“Edits go hard lol,” one commented.
Another added: “The camera is doing its job too.”
Joe Rogan’s remarks on Tyson’s training intensity
Adding to the worries, Tyson himself admitted that he had to spend a week in bed after a particularly grueling training session. Commentator Joe Rogan also noted the intensity of Tyson’s training regime.
“When I was watching you hit the pads, I was thinking, ‘This isn’t just working out’,” Rogan said.
“There was something going on man. When you were working out with [trainer Rafael] Cordero and you were ripping into the body and throwing those hooks, I was like, ‘This is a man who is preparing to go to combat. That’s why, when I saw the video, I was like..”
The fight is scheduled for July 20 in Dallas, Texas, offering Tyson two more months to prepare. Meanwhile, Paul is also actively training, though he has not shared as much of his preparation online.
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