Zach BacharContributor IOctober 4, 2024
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson published a brand-new brief video of himself training for his approaching battle versus Jake Paul.
“Final stretch,” Tyson composed. “Less than 50 days left.”
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The previous world heavyweight champ will take on versus Paul in the ring on Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium.
They were initially arranged to eliminate on July 20, however the bout was postponed after Tyson supposedly suffered an ulcer flare-up throughout a cross-country flight.
While Tyson's prolonged résumé far exceeds Paul's, the age distinction in between the 2 fighters has actually been commonly talked about as the battle draws more detailed. At 58 years of ages, Tyson is 31 years older than his upcoming challenger. Their age space is the biggest for any approved bout.
ESPN's Andreas Hale reported on April 29 that the result of the battle will impact both of their expert boxing records.
Tyson's last main battle remained in 2005 and he took part in an exhibit bout with Roy Jones Jr. in July 2020. He completed his expert boxing profession with a record of 56-6 with 44 KOs.
When it comes to Paul, the previous YouTube star has a record of 10-1 with 7 KOs. He's won both of his battles in 2024, a success over Ryan Bourland on March 2 along with a sixth-round TKO win versus Mike Perry on July 21.
Tyson informed U.S.A. Today's Josh Peter on Sept. 15 that he's training in between 3 and 4 times a day as he gets ready for the battle. He likewise sparred 6 rounds and discussed that he'll ultimately increase the number to 10 in anticipation of the 8 two-minute rounds versus Paul.
“The battle is won in the fitness center,” Tyson informed Peter.
It's clear that he's increase his training with the bout simply over a month away.
