Mike Tyson shows off ferocious power in first workout video with fans worried for Jake Paul
Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson posted a video from day one of training as he prepares for a blockbuster fight with Jake Paul, with streaming giants Netflix exclusively showing the bout
Mike Tyson has shown off his impressive power in a workout video he has labelled as day one of training for his fight against Jake Paul.
The heavyweight legend, who retired with a record of 50 wins and 6 losses, will step back into the ring to take on the YouTuber turned boxer. The sensational matchup was announced last week and will take place on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Netflix has exclusive rights to stream this fight, and many are interested in how the 30-year age difference between the two will play out. Tyson will turn 58 before the fight, but he shows no signs of slowing down in a new video posted to X.
Caption: “Today is the first day…the party has just begun.” The video shows a montage of clips of Tyson working with a notepad. The former heavyweight champion looks sharp as his gloves thud as he makes contact with the trainer. His left hook was so ferocious that his coach cried out. Tyson’s supporters quickly devoured the content, fearing the worst for Paul, 27. One X user said: »
Another replied: “Better wait for the ambulance @jakepaul.” Another follower wrote: “Rest in peace Jake Prime Paul.” And a fourth predicted: “I hope you knock Jake out in the first round.” round. \”
At the end of the video, Tyson poses topless, his physique looking strong, and repeats the words from his caption. As a result, the thread below the video was dominated by a series of GIFs of a shocked Paul.
Paul is 9-1 since he started boxing, his only loss being a close decision loss to Tommy Fury. Since then, Paul has bounced back with a record three wins over Nate Diaz, Andre Auguste, and most recently Ryan Borland.
It is not yet confirmed whether the fight will be played professionally or non-competitively. Rumors fueled by Derek Chisora suggested headgear would be used, but Paul’s camp subsequently banned its use.
Paul’s business partner, Most Valuable Promotions, said: “It’s clear there will be no headgear in the Paul vs. Tyson fight. Antis are spreading fake news, but that doesn’t stop it from drawing tens of millions of views. Deaf,” he said.
When this match was announced, Paul said: “It’s crazy to think that in my second professional fight, I knocked out Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson and it was all over the internet. Now, less than four years later, I’m ready to take on Tyson myself. My goal is to become a world champion. And now you have a chance to prove yourself against the toughest man on the planet, the greatest heavyweight champion. “
Tyson added: “I can’t wait to get in the ring with Jake Paul. He has grown so much as a boxer over the years. It will be so much fun to see what the will and ambition of the “kid” can do with the experience and abilities of the GOAT.
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