Featured Columnist IVOctober 9, 2024
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Jake Paul mentioned in a TikTok video Tuesday that he would give Mike Tyson an extra $5 million if the legendary boxer can final greater than 4 rounds when the 2 face off in an eight-round bout on Nov. 15.
If Tyson does not final 5 rounds, although, he would want to get a tattoo that reads “I really like Jake Paul.”
In accordance with Josh Peter of USA At present, “Tyson and his camp haven’t publicly responded to the supply.”
Paul might be baiting the previous world champion into making an attempt to stretch out the struggle, given the questions concerning the 58-year-old’s stamina towards a 27-year-old opponent.
“At (58) years outdated, man, eight rounds shouldn’t be going to be straightforward for him,” coach Robert Garcia told Peter in late September. “It will be arduous. He is harmful as a result of he’s a robust individual. However I do not suppose it takes multiple or two rounds earlier than he most likely will not have the ability to do a lot.”
Tyson additionally hasn’t fought since 2005. Whereas Paul’s opponents have solely actually consisted of fellow YouTubers, former athletes, washed-up MMA fighters and low-level boxers, he is acquitted himself effectively towards that stage of competitors, going 10-1, together with his lone loss coming towards Tommy Fury.
He is not an entire pushover, in different phrases, and may present a respectable check for the a lot older Tyson.
“He is in form,” former boxer and coach Ann Wolfe advised Peter concerning Tyson. “However I wish to see how his physique does when he takes a punch.”
One of the best likelihood for Tyson to win, then—assuming stamina certainly performs an element—could also be an early knockout of Paul. If he decides to strive to attract out the struggle, although, he might be able to add $5 million to his checking account if he takes the YouTuber’s bait.
