Tony Bellew ridiculed Jake Paul’s claims that he can beat Canelo Alvarez ahead of Friday’s fight with Mike Tyson.

Bellew broken gate Wednesday’s press conference devoted to Paul’s controversial fight with Tyson, during which he ridiculed the YouTuber for fighting the nearly 60-year-old Tyson.

“The Problem Child” has repeatedly assured that one day he will not only fight, but also defeat unified super middleweight world champion Alvarez, who has only lost to Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol.

There are few, if any, in the boxing world who would give the 27-year-old a good chance of competing with the Mexican icon, widely considered one of the best of his generation.

And in an interview with MailSportBellew stated that even Paul himself did not think he could upset Alvarez.

“He really doesn’t believe he can beat Canelo.

“Listen, I’m 41 years ancient and he couldn’t lace up my gloves. Not suitable for carrying my belt.

“I’m over it, a retired boxer who plays golf a few times a week and he still has no chance with me, let alone Canelo.

“Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is probably one of the best fighters I have ever seen, he is that good.

“In terms of counter-punching, he’s probably in the top five best fighters in boxing history.

“The guy is a freak, a modern-day Thanos.

“Jake Paul says things to get a response and a reaction. If he was grave about boxing, he would face really vigorous boxers.

“Or he would face former world champions who are not grandparents!”

Paul’s fight with Tyson was met with weighty criticism, with some expressing concerns about the health of the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, who had to withdraw from the July 20 event due to the flare-up of an ulcer.

Despite this being a fully licensed professional fight, the pair will wear larger gloves and fight in two-minute rounds.

65,000 fans are expected to be in attendance at AT&T Stadium, with Netflix viewership estimated in the tens of millions.

Both of them turned up the heat before the fight during Thursday’s weigh-in with Tyson hitting an opponent before being thrown out by security as tempers reached fever pitch.

“Iron Mike,” who has been out of professional boxing for almost two decades, will hope to turn back the years and become the second man to defeat Paul.

Jake Paul talked about how boxing gave him purpose in life after dealing with his insecurities.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer was ridiculed for trying to turn pro, but the noise slowly died down after defeating former UFC fighters Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva.

Paul admitted that he has been on a journey to “heal” himself and says he doesn’t care if people bring up issues that make him insecure.

“When they say anything about me, it means that I have dealt with all my insecurities as a man. I looked at myself in the mirror and went on many spiritual, healing journeys,” he told The Independent.

“Not only do you suddenly have no insecurities, but I’ve dealt with them. So if someone brings it up, it’s like… I don’t care because I love myself.”

He added: “I need boxing. Boxing saved me. I was in a very murky place in my life.

“I lacked discipline, routine, community, passion and progress. Boxing gave me all that and I loved punching people and getting punched!

“I love the pace, the strategy, everything behind it. It’s art. Then there is preparation, content, press conferences and outfits. All this made me, to some extent, fall in love with boxing, where I need boxing every day to be able to function. I love this sport and that’s what it’s all about.”

Mike Tyson has revealed a sensitive chapter in his storied career as the “baddest man on the planet”, admitting he cried before fights. Since his boxing debut in 1985, Tyson has not only amassed an impressive 50 wins, but has also won the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles while fighting icons such as Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis.

Although the nickname “Iron” Mike seems to only reflect the ferocity and explosive power he displayed in the ring, the now 58-year-old legend occasionally pulls back the curtain to reveal a softer, emotional side. In a candid conversation with William Shatner on his Hotboxin’ podcast that aired in July 2020, Tyson opened up about his pre-fight tears, admitting, “I always cried before a fight.”

Delving deeper into his psyche, Tyson continued, “I don’t know, it’s just who I am,” prompting the Star Trek star to encourage him to delve deeper into self-discovery. In response, Tyson said, “I’m getting ready to turn into someone I don’t like,” which clearly intrigued Shatner.

Tyson detailed the internal turmoil, adding: “He brought more than just the fight with him. He brought jealousy, jealousy and guilt. He brought a lot of things,” before concluding on a reflective note: “That’s captivating, no one has ever put it together.

“That’s who I was. Everything that was bad was this guy. Everything I remember from the past, my mother, my family… it was this guy.” Tyson then admitted that while his ego is arduous to suppress, he still manages to “sneak it up every now and then.”

In the same podcast, Tyson discussed the importance of fear to a fighter, saying, “Fear is our friend. Fear is like fire, you know what I mean? If you are afraid of it and let it get out of control, it can destroy you and everything around you, but if you can control it, it can cook food for you, it can toasty you and keep you toasty. He can be your friend and he can fight for you.

The boxing legend is set to return to the professional ranks after 19 years as he prepares to face Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the fight scheduled for early Saturday morning (UK time). Having been away from professional boxing since his defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005, Tyson returned to the ring in 2020 for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in a draw after eight rounds.

Paul, on the other hand, has compiled an impressive 10-1 record since making the jump from YouTube star to boxing four years ago, defeating notable opponents such as Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley. Tyson shared more about how he is able to unleash his fierce side in the ring as he prepares for his intense November 15 fight.

While chatting with Logan Paul and Mike Majlak on the Impaulsive podcast, Tyson candidly discussed how easily he can tap into his more wild personality. He said, “Listen, he wants to come back every second of my life. It’s so straightforward for him to come back.” He further explained, “All I have to do is think about the fact that I’m younger and that people are bullying me.”