The information that influencer-turned skilled boxers Jake Paul will faces former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in July has been met with blended reactions.
Tyson will enter the ring at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20 towards Paul at 58-years previous, 31 years older than his opponent. He retired from boxing 19 years in the past in 2005 after quitting earlier than the beginning of the seventh spherical towards Kevin McBride. He had an exhibition bout towards Corey Sanders in 2006, however was inactive till 2020 when he returned in an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr.
Regardless of Tyson’s age and inactivity, former UFC gentle heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell believes the battle will likely be over as quickly as Tyson lands a shot on Paul. Paul opened because the betting odds favourite when the battle was introduced.
“If Tyson takes a dive it is he is (Paul) the favourite, however when Tyson hits him, it is over,” Liddell advised TMZ Sports activities. “By the best way, the very last thing to go is energy. The very last thing to go is energy. He hits him, it is over.
“You have seen Mike. He nonetheless hits,” stated Liddell. “Hold lined up man,” he suggested Paul.
Paul is coming off a first-round knockout win over Ryan Bourland. He started his boxing profession taking over fellowing influencers and retired UFC fighters. Three of his final 4 opponents have been boxers, though Bourland had solely fought twice within the final six years