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Published 19:46 IST, November 13th 2024

Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson Doesnt Seem To Have Any Mercy For 31 Year Younger Jake Paul

There is an ongoing war of words between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul refuses to die down. The Paul vs Tyson match will be held on November 15, 2024

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson | Image: Netflix

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, the biggest boxing exhibition match hasn't been generating enough buzz as compared to Tyson's attitude towards a much younger Jake Paul. The fight is only a few days away and the preparation from both camps has generated a lot of headlines. Boxing legend Mike Tyson is all set to make a fierce comeback against the  27-year-old YouTuber turned-boxer Jake Paul.

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Mike Tyson Fires Verbal Volleys At Jake Paul

Jake Paul During His Training Session Ahead Of His Boxing Match Against Mike Tyson, Image: AP

While speaking to the reporters in a recent interview during an open workout session in the week leading up to the Netflix-streamed bout, Tyson fired warning shots at the Youtuber-turned-boxer. ‘I’m bringing the devil himself [to the ring]’, said the former heavyweight world champion.

There are no feelings attached. My own mother should be very careful if she has to get in the ring with me’, Iron Mike’ warned Paul. ‘When it’s over, it’s over. But while the process is going on, I intend to hurt him. I hope he has the same intentions, or he is in trouble’, says the youngest WBC record holder.

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One Of Us Has to Die: Jake Paul

Jake Paul has a similar notion about the fight. The YouTuber turned boxer shows high regard for Mike and takes it as an honor to share the ring with him. Jake also has a competitive mentality which reflects in how he handles the media. In a recent interview, Jake Paul firmly put his feelings by saying 'It’s war; all is fair in love and war. I love the guy, but as soon as it turned into a pro-fight, one of us has to die. He's taking this very, very seriously and that's what's going to make the fight amazing for all the fans. He's a killer', added Jake

Ever since his infamous loss to Kevin Mcbride in 2005, Tyson has not stepped up in the ring. Although he competed in several exhibition fights. Mike Tyson's last professional win was in the year 2003.

Updated 19:46 IST, November 13th 2024

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