Jake Paul set to fight 57-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson – and vows to put him to sleep

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is making a shock return to the ring to fight social media sensation Jake Paul.

Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Tyson, 57, will face Paul, 27, in a boxing match on July 20 on the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Paul fought for the second time as knowledgeable boxer when he knocked out NBA star Nate Robinson on the undercard of Tyson’s final fight, an exhibition in opposition to Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.

Tyson shut down any discuss of getting again within the ring after the fight however will now return for a one-off showcase in opposition to Paul. It’s unclear if the fight will probably be professionally sanctioned or go forward as an exhibition bout. The fight will probably be proven dwell on Netflix, marking the streaming large’s first enterprise into fight sports activities.

“Whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event. I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. Time to put Iron Mike to sleep,” Paul mentioned.

Paul was in motion final weekend as he knocked out unknown boxer Ryan Bourland in his 10th skilled fight. “Within simply two and a half years of founding Most Valuable Promotions, we’re about to produce the most important fight in historical past, a fight within the greatest NFL stadium within the US, broadcast dwell, on the most important streaming platform on the planet,” he added.

Tyson has at all times spoken extremely of Paul’s transition from web fame to boxing however has vowed to turn out to be the primary man to cease the influencer within the ring. “I’m very a lot trying ahead to entering into the ring with Jake Paul,” Tyson mentioned. “He’s grown considerably as a boxer over time.

“It will probably be numerous enjoyable to see what the desire and ambition of a ‘child’ can do with the expertise and aptitude of a GOAT. It’s a full circle second that will probably be past thrilling to watch; as I began him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to end him.”

Tyson formally retired from skilled boxing virtually 20 years in the past with a document of 50-6 (2NC). He nonetheless holds the document for the youngest heavyweight world champion in boxing historical past, as he achieved the outstanding feat as a 20-year-outdated when he knocked out Trevor Berbick in 1986.

‘Iron Mike’ went on to have a legendary and controversial profession, infamously being recognized for biting a bit out of Evander Holyfield’s ear throughout their historic rematch. Tyson misplaced out on chunk of his profession after being sentenced to six years in jail, though he was launched on parole after three years and received one other two world titles upon his return to the ring.