As the much-anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is just around the corner, the two professional boxers came face-to-face with each other after a press conference was held on the night of Monday.
During the faceoff, both fighters were in a good mood, gave big smiles to each other, and ended the faceoff by shaking hands with each other. Let us delve into all the details there are to know about this Pre-Match press conference!!
Jake Paul And Mike Tyson’s Pre-Match Press Conference
The most epic showdown between the heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson, and the upcoming professional boxer Jake Paul will take place on July 20, 2024, Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The online streaming of the fight will be available on Netflix.
As the fight is approaching fast, the two fighters faced off against each other following a press conference that was held on Monday night. The fighters have decided to hold two pre-match press conferences before their actual fight on July 20 and this was the first one. The second pre-match press conference will be held on May 16, 2024, at the Texas Live Sport Bar in Arlington.
At Monday night’s press conference, Jake Paul did not hold back on the excitement about the fight. However, he labeled it as one of the biggest fights of the 21st century.
He emphasized that this fight will be one of the biggest, not just because it’s him versus Mike Tyson but also because it will be broadcast in 700 million households, which will add to its greatness.
As we all know, Mike Tyson, who is currently 57 years old, is a popular figure in the world of professional boxing and is no stranger to this sport. With a professional career spanning over 20 years, he has a record of 50-6. From 1987 to 1990, he was also labeled as the undefeated world heavyweight champion.
However, despite his legendary status, it’s been a while since he entered the boxing ring. His last professional fight was against Roy Jones in 2020, and it didn’t end with a clear winner because it resulted in a draw.
During the pre-fight press conference on Monday, he stated that he is doing great right now, but his body is really sore.
On the other hand, Jake Paul is an upcoming professional boxer who is new to the sport. His first fight will be in 2020. By defeating Tyson in the upcoming fight, Paul is eager to prove himself and earn respect as a professional boxer.
Mike Tyson Is Hoping To Make A Comeback
Mike Tyson, who had a professional career spanning over 20 years, has been away from the sport for a very long time. The heavyweight champion, who was once the most popular and undefeated boxer on the planet, has been away from the sport for nearly 19 years now. After his last professional fight, Tyson stated that he was in poor physical condition. But now, the fighter is doing fine and is preparing for his bout with Jake Paul.
He is approaching this fight with great dedication and hopes to make a comeback to the professional ring. He has refrained from any intimate activities and cannabis and has totally switched to a diet focused on raw meat. The fighter is currently training for his upcoming fight at a gym in Las Vegas designed by his wife. All these measures aim to bring Mike Tyson back to the professional boxing ring.
Jake Paul Doubts Mike Tyson’s Power To Defeat Him
Former Disney Channel star Jake Paul believes that he will easily defeat Mike in the forthcoming fight because of his young age, and he will be able to outshine Tyson because of his long break from the professional boxing ring.
Paul also states that he will be able to take down Mike Tyson despite his long experience in this sport. Despite being only 27 years old, Paul has competed 10 times and won 9 of them, starting his professional boxing career in the year 2018.
In the press conference, Paul also expressed concerns about Mike’s physical and mental health. He emphasized that he has heard some rumors that Tyson has become not-so-relaxed and cranky due to his ongoing lifestyle changes.
However, Lennox Lewis, a fellow professional boxer who defeated Mike in 2002 states that Jake Paul might be underestimating the danger Tyson poses. He further stated that if he gets hit by Tyson’s one of those punches he will feel the impact because Tyson has a very aggressive approach and has a skill in controlling the ring.
