Mike Tyson is set to make a surprising return to the boxing ring on July 20, twenty years after his retirement.
The 58-year-old boxing legend will face 27-year-old Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium, raising concerns about his age and vulnerability, especially after a recent mid-air health scare.
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Despite these worries, both Tyson and Paul have confirmed that the fight will go on as planned.
‘The Problem Child,’ has faced significant criticism for choosing opponents who are well past their prime. However, he has also garnered support from some quarters.
Mayweather praises Paul
Former champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has shown support for Paul, despite their past contentious encounters.
In a recent interview, Mayweather was asked about Jake Paul‘s boxing credentials and offered some surprising insights.
During the interview, host Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson of ‘It Is What It Is’ inquired about Mayweather‘s thoughts on a rematch with Logan Paul before shifting focus to Jake Paul.
“I mean what he’s doing is kind of cool if he can continue to steal money and they match him the way they match him,” he noted.
“I can’t knock his hustle, so if they can match him the way they how they’ve been matching him more power to him.”
Tyson and Paul‘s fight will consist of eight two-minute rounds with both fighters wearing 14oz gloves. Tyson‘s last fight was an un-scored exhibition against Jones Jr. four years ago, on the same event where Paul knocked out NBA star Nate Robinson.
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