Social media sensation Paul has never been dropped in 10 professional fights and he challenged boxing legend Tyson to try and put him down in their July fight
Jake Paul has challenged Mike Tyson to try and break his ‘iron chin’ in their boxing fight.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has divided opinion since ditching his internet fame for a career in the ring and he will face 57-year-old boxing legend Tyson in his next fight. There will be over a 30-year age difference come the fight, which takes place at the 80,000 seat AT&T Stadium in Texas on July 20.
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Iron Mike’ is known for being one of the most devastating knockout punchers in heavyweight boxing history, but his last professional fight took place almost two decades ago. Paul has never been dropped in 10 professional fights and has challenged Tyson to try and become the first man to put him down.
“I want to see how hard he hits. Mike, I really want to see, bro. Let’s see all the legends, the myths, because you’re Iron Mike Tyson, but I have an iron chin, people know that. I take shots. I think people are underestimating me being able to deal with his power, and that’s something that’s going to make it interesting,” Paul said on his BS podcast.
“I am biting off a lot. This is definitely the toughest, most savage, lethal opponent regardless of age, because the power is the last thing to go. The reaction and reception of it is insane. I almost can’t even believe it, so very surreal and very, very grateful for all of that. We’re going to see. I’m excited. I literally can’t wait to look across the ring and see him and give him a f****** death stare.”
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Fine details for the fight, such as the amount of rounds and contracted weight, are yet to be revealed. Paul and Tyson are hoping for it to be sanctioned as a professional bout but the Texas Commission will have the final say. The fight will air live on Netflix and Paul thinks it won’t be the streaming giant’s only venture into combat sports.
“I did the face-off, and then I walked away and I just laughed to myself. I was like, ‘Ha! This is insane.’ On my screen, my eyeballs are the ones facing off against Mike Tyson, and I just couldn’t believe it. The fact that it’s on Netflix, I think that’s going to really revolutionise the game in boxing. I think streaming could eventually be a very bright future for the sport,” he added.
