Concerns about the possible risks involved are at the center of conversations as the boxing community reacts to the shocking revelation of Mike Tyson‘s forthcoming fight with Jake Paul.
The considerably younger YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, who is 31 years his junior, will face the 57-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion.
Both fans and academics have expressed curiosity and disagreement at this enormous age difference. In a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, well-known pundit Joe Rogan expressed his worries that Tyson would sustain severe injuries.
Rogan’s worries…
There is still a small amount of doubt as to how the fight will turn out in spite of these concerns.
There is still debate on whether “Iron Mike” has the strength and ability to knock out Paul despite Tyson’s advanced age and the significant experience gap between the two warriors.
At first, there were rumors that the battle would be a demonstration, with helmets maybe worn by both participants for increased protection. Surprisingly, though, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has chosen to approve the match as a professional fight. Rogan said,
“It’s not necessarily carved in stone yet, they might not approve it,” “If a lot of people protest, they won’t approve it. The thing is, if Tyson dies. See if you have something like that [happen].
“If he’s physically capable of recapturing 70 percent of what he used to do. “Just dealing with that 90 percent of the power [will be a problem for Paul]. “70 percent of the physical ability and 90 percent of the power.
“Because the power is not gone, you see it when he hits the bag. The power is there 100 percent. “But he’s had a bunch of back issues, he had a real bad sciatica and he was walking with a cane. “But who knows what they’ve done [with stem cells]. I’m sure he’s with the right people.
“Even at 57, you can make a lot of money if Mike Tyson is fit and in shape. Which is so crazy to say.”