We did not expect it at all. The former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, who dominated in the 1990s, is making his return to boxing. On July 20th, the former American terror will don gloves to take on a 27-year-old phenomenon.
What a year 2024 promises to be for combat sports enthusiasts! While big clashes like Francis Ngannou – Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury – Oleksandr Usyk are already scheduled in boxing, the lineup has just gotten heavier with today’s news. Despite being present at ringsides since his retirement to follow the younger generation, Mike Tyson himself is stepping into the ring. Still fiery at 57, Iron Mike will challenge the young American Jake Paul. With 20 million subscribers on YouTube, globally known, and also thanks to his exploits in the world of combat sports (MMA and boxing), Jake will have the chance every professional boxer dreams of. Mike Tyson – Jake Paul is official.
This Thursday, Netflix announces the gigantic fight that will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, a 80,000-seat American football stadium. With an official trailer worthy of great events, the fight has been scheduled for this summer, precisely on July 20th. Jake Paul, who arrived in boxing in 2020, has been dominating all his opponents. At 27, the American has already beaten Tyson Fury’s half-brother, Tommy, in February in Riyadh, and on March 2nd, Ryan Bourland with a KO in just 2 minutes of combat in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Very popular, the young man will face the biggest test of his life against Mike Tyson. In 2023, Mike Tyson already expressed admiration for Paul, whom he sees as a breath of fresh air for the sport. “He’s saving boxing and he will as long as he continues to fight. He has that spark, you know what that means? He’s crazy and he has the spark,” Mike Tyson praised in an interview with USA Today Sports. While Francis Ngannou is talked about as the new star in the heavyweight division, the youngest heavyweight champion couldn’t resist Netflix’s offer to challenge the wealthy Jake Paul.
The unique duel for Jake Paul After being invited to box on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s last fight on November 28, 2020, the famous influencer will now have to face this unique challenge. In his career, Jake Paul has a record of 9 wins to one loss. Turning professional in 2018, the American has defeated MMA legends such as Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz.
Facing him on July 20th will be a Mike Tyson with 50 victories including 44 KOs, 6 losses, and two no contests. In the world of boxing, the 57-year-old legend is still a force to be reckoned with. Retiring in 2005 after a defeat against Kevin McBride, The Baddest Man on The Planet had an exhibition fight in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr. This last fight, which had no winner, is the latest from the American legend. After several months of rumors about his return to the ring, we finally have the light at the end of the tunnel. For fans of boxing, this is an opportunity not to be missed, knowing the flashes of brilliance Mike Tyson displayed in the ring. Recently in sparring, he has surprised many with his violence and agility, which have not faded despite his age.
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