Boxing blogger Jake Paul has spoken out about his upcoming bout with the legendary Mike Tyson. Paul stated that he hits harder than the famed boxer.
"I can take Tyson's punches. I'm a natural heavyweight. I'll show Tyson which one of us hits harder. He underestimates me like all my other opponents. I believe I hit harder," Paul said at the press conference.
The bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will take place on July 21 in the United States. The fight will be official, and its result will go in the record of both boxers. It is also known that the fight will be designed for 8 rounds of 2 minutes. Boxers will be without helmets and wearing 14-ounce gloves.
Deontay Wilder, former WBC heavyweight champion of the world, has spoken out about the upcoming fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.
Popular American blogger and boxer Jake Paul continues to fuel interest in his upcoming bout with legendary compatriot Mike Tyson.
It was previously reported that Paul and Tyson's fight, which is scheduled for July 21 in Arlington, USA, will be made official.
"It's war, and in love and war, all means are good. I love the guy, but since the fight will be official, one of us has to die. He takes the upcoming fight very, very seriously and that's what will make the fight awesome for all the fans.
Tyson is a killer. I'm moving up to heavyweight so he's going to have some advantages, but that's what's going to make the fight so exciting," USA TODAY quoted Paul as saying.
Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren expressed stern objections over the upcoming professional boxing match between Jake Paul and 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Set to take place on July 20th, the fight will be aired live on Netflix and could impact Tyson's professional record of 50-6. Despite initial doubts if it would be an official bout or an exhibition, it has been confirmed as a professional contest.
Popular American Influencer and boxer Jake Paul has spoken out regarding his upcoming fight against legendary compatriot Mike Tyson.
The fight, which will be a professional fight and will take place within the heavyweight division, will take place on July 20 in Arlington, USA.
"The fight is professional and now it's a war. If Mike likes this status of the fight, I do too. I wanted Tyson to be the one to make this fight official because I respect him as a legend. If he knocks me out, I can handle it. But really, my professional record is on the line now, so I'm going to go out there and put him the fuck down! If that pisses you off, then watch soccer," Paul said on his podcast.
Jake Paul's record currently stands at 8 wins, 1 lose and 0 draw.
Jake Paul's last fight took place against Andre August on Dec. 15, 2023, in Orlando, USA. He won by KO in the 1 round. That fight was 4 months and 29 days ago.
Paul's last 3 fights have come over a period of 9 months and 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 3 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 19 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6 rounds on average.
Paul was born in USA.
Jake Paul made his professional debut in January 2020, so he has been a pro for 4 years.
Paul is 6' 0" (6 Foot and 0 inch) which is 185 cm (1 meter and 85 centimeters).
His reach is 76 inches (76") which is 193 cm (1 meter and 93 centimeters).
Paul fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.