With the highly anticipated bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium, fans are eagerly awaiting the clash. However, concerns loom over Tyson‘s participation due to a unique pre-fight test stipulated in the rules.
Paul potential opponents if Tyson misses out
Should Tyson be unable to compete, there are some potential opponents who could step in to face ‘The Problem Child’ this summer.
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Roy Jones Jr had been linked with a fight against Tommy Fury before talks broke down. Of course, he welcomed Tyson back to the ring nearly four years ago.
He’s not as big of a draw as Tyson, but the former five-weight world champion arguably has a bigger legacy than his fellow countryman, making him an appropriate replacement.
Carl Froch, despite retiring almost a decade ago, has stayed in shape and could make a comeback, offering a contrasting perspective to the Tyson-Paul matchup.
Froch has been vocal about Paul vs. Tyson, slamming the contest. He took aim at Tyson Fury after he threw his support behind the controversial bout. ‘The Cobra’ called time on his professional career after beating George Groves at Wembley Stadium back in May 2014.
Tommy Fury could reconsider if Tyson is sidelined, renewing their rivalry and reigniting fan interest. Paul‘s only blemish on his professional record is a split-decision defeat to Tommy Fury, who reportedly turned down an opportunity to run it back with him on Netflix.
Most Valuable Promotions, who look after Paul‘s boxing career, could revisit a rematch against Fury if Tyson is unable to compete. A second meeting between Paul and Fury would generate a lot of buzz considering the nature of their original fight.
Meanwhile, KSI could emerge as a strong contender should Tyson withdraw, boasting fame from YouTube and boxing success. Transitioning from YouTube to boxing, KSI faced Fury, though he suffered a points loss in their previous bout.
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