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Mike Tyson’s ‘killer’ comments say a lot about how different he is from Jake Paul
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Mike Tyson has terrifyingly described himself as a “natural born killer” in the build-up to his sensational boxing return against Jake Paul. The powerhouse boxer, who hasn’t fought since a 2020 exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, is scheduled to return in a huge way on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tyson – with a record of 50 wins, 6 losses and 2 setbacks – is known for his unrivaled striking power and unconventional movement, which dominated the sport during its golden days. The 58-year-old titan feels ready to unleash his fury on the younger generation, confident in his lasting capabilities.
His opponent, a YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, has a record of 10 wins and one loss since making his boxing debut four years ago. This fight should be a historic chapter in both fighters’ careers as they prepare for what promises to be a blockbuster fight.
As fans have expressed concerns about Tyson’s condition following recent training footage ahead of his fight with “Problem Child” Paul, speculation is also swirling around Tyson’s future prospects, with suggestions already being made about a possible next fight, reports. Irish Star.
In a stark pre-fight statement, videotaped for Netflix, which will broadcast the event live, the aging but still powerful Tyson announced his intentions, contrasting himself with Paul. In the trailer for the documentary detailing their upcoming battle, Paul can be heard saying, “Mike, I love you, but I’ll take your throne, brother.”
In response, Tyson, laughing cheekily, delivered a chilling response: “He’s a counterfeit killer, I’m a born killer.”
Iron Mike had a remarkable career in the boxing ring over the years, securing victories over Tony Tucker, James Smith and Trevor Berbick to capture the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles.
His historical fight record also includes two fights with Evander Holyfield, a memorable fight with Lennox Lewis, two TKO victories over Frank Bruno and a knockout of Michael Spinks. However, since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, Tyson has not fought professionally, leaving many fans to question whether he is still capable of competing at the highest level as he approaches the age of 60.
His last exhibition match was “Lockdown Knockdown” against Jones Jr. in 2020, which the WBC declared a draw after eight rounds. However, there is no denying that “Iron” Mike was as quick and powerful as he was at his best during this fight.
Tyson was originally scheduled to fight Paul in July, but had to withdraw due to a recurrence of ulcers that interrupted his training. Instead, Paul faced former UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, whom he defeated in the sixth round by technical knockout before returning his attention to Tyson.
The 27-year-old YouTube sensation has certainly made waves since making her professional debut against AnEsonGib in 2020 – defeating a number of top UFC talents such as Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva to compile an impressive 10-1 record. His only defeat came at the hands of Tommy Fury last February in a match that was deemed a split decision in favor of brother Tyson Fury.
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Mike Tyson suggests that Tyson Fury did not take the fight with Oleksandr Usyk seriously
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November 2, 2024Boxing legend Mike Tyson has warned Tyson Fury that in order to regain his heavyweight title, he must take his upcoming fight with Oleksandr Usyk with the utmost seriousness.
In the highly anticipated rematch on December 21 in Saudi Arabia, the “Gypsy King” will face Usyk again after suffering his first professional defeat at the hands of the Ukrainian fighter in May. Usyk’s victory made him the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
Last week, Fury admitted it was Usyk’s destined moment to win in an explosive title fight. In an impassioned speech at the rematch press conference, Fury stated: “It’s actually been about four and a half years – the Deontay Wilder II fight – since I was the underdog in a fight. I’m looking forward to a fantastic fight. Oleksandr won the first fight, fighting fair and square.
“It was very close last time. I’ll be a little more focused, I’m not complacent and I should get the job done. Nothing drastic has to change. A little more of the same, a little more focused and I will have won. Last time it wasn’t my time to win, otherwise God would have given me the victory. I’m very cheerful that Usyk made this decision. This is how it was supposed to be and we will find out what will happen next on December 21.
“I believe this time it’s my time and everything that happens – positive or negative – are lessons that we must learn from as people, boxers, fathers and husbands. All we know is go out there and knock each other out and put on a show for the paying customer, I hope you enjoy this fight as much as I do.
In anticipation of the rematch, Fury revealed his strategy to impress, and earlier this month he said he intended to change tactics to avoid leaving the outcome to the judges. With less than two months left until the rematch, luminaries from the boxing world have already started expressing their opinions on the fight.
In an interview with talkSPORT before the fight with Jake Paul, Tyson expressed surprise at the result of the match and revealed what the “Gypsy King” must do to ensure victory in December. “Hey, listen, Usyk surprised everyone,” he commented.
“I think Tyson Fury played too much. I think he needs to take this fight seriously and I hope we get a different result than last time.”
In an invigorating update on this year’s hotly anticipated sequel, there has been confirmation that Fury has brought rising heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma on board to prepare for the fight. At just 19 years senior, Itauma’s record remains unblemished and he is set to showcase his in-ring skills against Demsey McKean in the highly anticipated Usyk-Fury Undercard fight.
The heavyweight prodigy, who is expected to join as a sparring partner for two or three weeks at the start of Fury’s training camp, is ready to provide him with the experience he needs.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Itauma shared his perspective: “I have my own fight to think about. We have a similar style, me and Usyk, we have a similar style, so I feel like I will be very useful [Fury]. It just completes me. It completes me, but listen, I’m not going there just to support him. I want to judge my skills based on his skills. Of course I can’t wait [that]”
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Jake Paul accused of ‘faking knockout’ ahead of Mike Tyson boxing fight
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November 2, 2024Mike Tyson accused Jake Paul of faking a knockout during a sparring session ahead of their decisive November 15 fight. Legendary boxer Tyson will face YouTuber Paul in a fight in Texas later this month.
With less than two weeks until the fight, the war of words between the two fighters is heating up. In the video posted on his Instagram, Paul knocks down his sparring partner and then shouts at the camera: “Don’t charge at me, Tyson!”
Some fans have noticed that the sparring partner seems to hit the canvas very easily. Tyson has now fueled the theory that it was a false knockdown.
Speaking on Pound4 Pound Tyson said on his YouTube channel: “Did you see his sparring session where the guy was pretending to get knocked out? It was handsome.”
Hosts Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo had not seen the clip and asked Tyson to elaborate: He continued: “He was a chubby guy. He fell. He dived!”
Meanwhile, YouTuber KSI described Paul as “terrible” during training. KSI also took up boxing and fought Paul’s brother Logan twice. KSI has been heavily linked to the fight with Jake.
“I saw clips of his training videos. God, he just looks terrible, man. He just looks so sluggish, so sluggish. This is not his natural weight. It is what it is.”
However, the internet personality believes that Paul will “destroy” Tyson due to their age difference.
“When he [Tyson] will be covered up, and then people on Twitter will ask, “How could we let this happen?” Oh no, it’s so bad! I’ll be the one to say, “Well, fuck, I told you so.”
Many fans wondered why Iron Mike, the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990, decided to fight again. In an interview with talkSPORT, he pointed out that few boxers at the age of 58 could boast of selling out stadiums.
He said: “[I’m] 58. I’m going to fight in the biggest arena of all time and the tickets will be sold out. Who else can do this?”
Asked about selling out the 80,000-capacity AT&T Arena, Tyson added: “It makes me feel like I have to perform. They give me all this inspiration and let me know, ‘boy, you gotta perform’ tonight.” It’s time to perform.
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Mike Tyson makes earnest accusations against Jake Paul after watching sparring footage
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17 hours agoon
November 2, 2024Paul, 27, raised eyebrows last month when he shared footage on social media of him knocking out a sparring partner with a right hook. He taunted the camera with a shout: “Don’t charge at me, Tyson.”
The clip left fans skeptical, as evidenced by comments like, “That guy didn’t move his head, that’s one of Mike’s best features,” and more blunt assessments like, “Substantial Mike will take his brother’s head off his shoulders.” Some viewers on social media even suggested the sparring partner was a “paid actor,” dismissing Paul’s chances with comments like: “Jake doesn’t hit anyone.”
Tyson, who cannot be outdone, released his own sparring video a few weeks ago in which he knocked out his partner with a powerful left hook. At the end of the session, his coach Rafael Cordeiro could be heard saying: “It was good for today.”
Furious Tyson replied: “Are you sure? Are you fucking sure?!” The boxing icon then exclaimed, “I’ve got a lot in me,” and sent a acute message to “The Problem Child,” declaring, “I’m just getting started.”
Both contenders eagerly enter the ring and definitively end the rivalry. They were previously scheduled to face each other earlier this year, but Tyson had to withdraw due to a recurrence of his peptic ulcer.
Although Paul has been actively sharing his training progress online, Tyson remains skeptical, especially when it comes to the video in which Paul appears to knock out his sparring partner. Discussing material with Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, Tyson noted: “Did you see his sparring session where the guy was pretending to get knocked out? It was lovely.”
At first, Usman and Cejudo were confused as to what Tyson meant until he explained: “He was a chubby guy. He fell. He dived”!
Despite concerns about his health ahead of next month’s upcoming fight, Tyson’s recent sparring footage has fans confident about his fitness. Paul countered the hype surrounding the heavyweight champion’s readiness by responding to viral sparring videos.
Jake Paul has commented on his upcoming fight, stating in an interview with: TODAY: “Tyson throws people into sparring sessions. His trainers say he is in the best shape and strongest he has ever been.
“I know that November 15 will be a war. But I plan on just sending him a message and showing the world what I’m capable of, coming alive in this moment and knocking out one of the best to ever do it.”
Paul faced criticism for taking the fight, but responded to the negative comments. “A lot of people wonder, ‘Jake, why are you doing this? Even if you beat him, they will say he is senior.” But for me, Mike Tyson wanted to fight me,” he said.
“It’s an honor. He is one of the most famed boxers in the world who has ever done this. Performing there with someone of his character is an honor and a dream come true. It’s going to be a show on Netflix.”
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