Featured Columnist IVOctober 9, 2024
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YouTuber Jake Paul stated 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, nevertheless, he would want to get a tattoo that reads “I like Jake Paul.”
In line with Josh Peter of USA At present, “Tyson and his camp haven’t publicly responded to the supply.”
Paul might be baiting Tyson into making an attempt to stretch out the combat, given the questions relating to the 58-year-old’s stamina in opposition to a 27-year-old opponent.
“At (58) years outdated, man, eight rounds will not be going to be straightforward for him,” coach Robert Garcia told Peter in late September. “It should be onerous. He is harmful as a result of he’s a robust individual. However I do not suppose it takes a couple of or two rounds earlier than he in all probability will not be capable of 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 nicely in opposition to that stage of competitors, going 10-1, together with his lone loss coming in opposition to Tommy Fury.
He is not a whole pushover, in different phrases, and may present a legit check for the a lot older Tyson.
“He is in form,” former boxer and coach Ann Wolfe informed Peter relating to Tyson. “However I want to see how his physique does when he takes a punch.”
The very best probability for Tyson to win, then—assuming stamina certainly performs an element—could also be an early knockout of Paul. If Tyson decides to try to draw out the combat, nevertheless, he might be able to add $5 million to his checking account if he take’s Paul’s bait.
