The news of Jake Paul facing boxing legend Mike Tyson has taken the world by storm. The fight will take place on July 20, 2024 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas. While the announcement of the fight generated immense hype and attention, several fans expressed their displeasure. Fans believe Jake Paul should not get in the ring with Tyson due to the significant age gap, with Jake being 30 years younger than the boxing legend.
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But despite the age gap, many fans believe Tyson will still defeat Paul. Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George falls into this category. During segment on Podcast P, Paul George said his allegiance lies firmly with Mike Tyson. He said, “I’m not going against Iron Mike. I’m not going against Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson is one of those guys you see his name, I vote Mike Tyson. I don’t care about the age gap. He (Jake Paul) is fighting a boxer, not an MMA guy.
While Paul George seems confident in Mike Tyson’s victory, many key figures in the fighting world do not share the same opinion. Many personalities, such as Dana White and Conor McGregor, are against the idea of Mike Tyson getting into the ring.
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Prominent people react to Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
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It was only a matter of time before the media sought the opinions of prominent figures in the fight industry regarding the Tyson vs. Paul match. UFC icon Conor McGregor has said he is not interested in watching the match. He said, ” Oh my God. It’s a bit strange, you know. My interest is low. I don’t know. I don’t understand. I always support Mike.
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Former UFC champion and current analyst Michael Bisping also expressed his displeasure through his X account. He wrote, “You (Jake Paul) should be ashamed of yourself. And the biggest joke is that you don’t even realize why. Fellow YouTuber KSI also reacted to the news, saying: “More than 50 years. Nobody wanted that… So sad to see, man…”
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Mike Tyson retired from professional boxing in 2005. Since then, Tyson has competed in only one exhibition match, facing Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. Meanwhile, his 27-year-old opponent, Jake Paul, participated in 10 matches. , winning 9 of these matches. Jake Paul’s only loss came against Tommy Fury in February 2023. The fight will be streamed on Netflix.
