The world of celebrity boxing has taken some wild turns in recent years, but this one might take the cake. A lot of eyebrows were raised when Jake Paul announced his upcoming Netflix showdown with Mike Tyson. Former UFC heavyweight turned comedian Brendan Schaub has now stepped into the conversation. He offered a brutally honest take on Paul’s predicament that’s hard to argue with.
The fight itself is a mismatch. In one corner is Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer. In the other corner stands Mike Tyson, the legendary ‘Iron Mike,’ but at 58 years old now. Schaub’s analysis on his podcast cuts right to the heart of Paul’s dilemma, and it’s about as lose-lose as it gets.
“If you’re Jake, so you knock him out, ‘horrible dude what the f*ck you just beat up an old man’. You get knocked out, ‘told you this guy’s a joke’, you get beat up by a 58-year-old.”
The situation gets even more interesting when fans factor in Tyson’s recent training footage. His coach has been raving about Iron Mike’s conditioning, claiming he is in phenomenal shape. However, as is known, “Father Time” remains undefeated, and thirty years of aging isn’t something that can be shaken off with a few months of intense training.
Most fight fans are actually rooting for the 58-year-old former champ to teach the young upstart a lesson. Jake Paul has essentially backed himself into a corner where his only path to victory is also a path to public ridicule. Schaub points out that this fight is a win-win for Tyson’s legacy but a potential career stumbling block for Paul.
Mike Tyson Reveals Why He Needs To Fight Jake Paul
‘Iron Mike,’ the legendary heavyweight who once struck fear into opponents’ hearts, is stepping back into the ring at 58. His opponent is none other than Jake Paul, the social media star turned boxer who wasn’t even born when Tyson was in his prime. This matchup raised a lot of questions, and now, the heavyweight is answering them.
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In a recent interview, Mike Tyson revealed his surprising motivation for taking this fight. He declared that fighting at the biggest arena in the world motivates him. While most men his age are comparing golf scores, he is readying his hand wraps.
“You know why we’re here now? [At] 58, I’m going to fight in the biggest arena ever and it is going to be sold out, and who else can do that now?… I need, I have to perform. That gives me all the inspiration,” said Tyson via talkSPORT.
The age gap between the two fighters is a whopping 31 years. This has sparked heated debates throughout the boxing community. Critics worry about Tyson’s health and safety, but the former champ isn’t having any of it. He’s already diving deep into training, pushing through eight three-minute rounds in preparation. That’s no small feat for anyone, let alone someone for Tyson’s age.
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