On November 15, the sports world eagerly awaits the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight in Arlington, Texas. One of the most anticipated athletic events of the year will finally begin in just two weeks, and it will be Tyson’s first professional fight since 2005. He is currently 58 years old.
The 27-year-old former YouTuber Paul, Tyson’s opponent, has expressed confidence in his prospects of winning this battle; the “common sense” analysis of the fight would indicate that Paul benefits from the age difference. But, encouraged by the favorable response to his most recent training videos, Tyson is speaking just as toughly.
Mike Tyson says he would have an issue with his mother if she entered the ring
Tyson talked about his physical and psychological strategies for the Paul fight, which will take place at the Dallas Cowboys‘ home field, AT&T Stadium, in a recent interview with talkSPORT. Paul’s 10-1 professional boxing record has caused controversy in the sport, and Tyson has vowed to “catch and slaughter” him. Tyson said : “When you’re in a big fight, you have to become delusional and believe you’re somebody that you’re actually not,”. “(Paul) is in a lot of trouble.”
Mike Tyson in his heydays
However, when discussing his strategy generally, Tyson disclosed that his issue with the Problem Child extends beyond this particular fight.
“I don’t fear for him because he stepped into the ring,”. “If my mother steps into the ring, she has a problem with me. Don’t go in the ring if you don’t want that problem.”
Mike Tyson on Jake Paul: “I have to catch him and slaughter him. No [I don’t fear for him] because he stepped into the ring. If my mother steps into the ring, she has a problem with me. Don’t go in the ring if you don’t want that problem… Jake believes his own lies sometimes.…
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 31, 2024
Sadly, Tyson’s mother will not witness him go back into the ring to take on Paul.
