Mike Tyson Tyson has shared the latest footage of his training, showing that he is in formidable shape for his upcoming fight. Jake PaulIn the footage, Tyson questions his opponent, asking if they still want to challenge him.
Tyson, who is 57, will face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on 20 July. The fight will take place at AT&T Stadium in Texas and will be streamed globally. Netflix.
The two fighters have a 30-year age gap, with Tyson retiring from professional boxing 19 years ago after losing three of his last four fights.
In 2020, Tyson returned for an exhibition bout against fellow ring great Roy Jones Jr, where knockouts were not allowed.
Meanwhile, Paul has fought three times in the last eight months and has secured six of his nine victories via knockout.
Tyson began sharing footage of his intense gym sessions this week. His latest post on Saturday showed the incredible power that made him one of the most feared fighters on the planet is still there.
The video shows Tyson displaying his formidable power through intense combinations and questioning if anyone still wants to challenge him.
Tyson will be 58 when he faces Paul this summer.
Their bout has faced strong criticism from some in the boxing world, including Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn and UFC star Conor McGregor, who have described it as 'strange'.
It is not clear whether Tyson vs Paul will be fought under professional boxing rules or as an exhibition, similar to Tyson's bout with Jones Jr four years ago. The fight organizers are pushing for the Texas Boxing Commission to officially sanction it as a professional fight.
Paul’s manager has already rejected the idea of the fighters wearing protective headguards when they meet in the ring.
At 57, the former champion looks as formidable as ever.
