Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to face off in a controversial boxing match on November 15. The fight will take place at AT&T; stadium in Texas and will be streamed live on Netflix.
Tyson, the 58-year-old heavyweight boxing legend, is making his return to professional boxing after nearly two decades away from the ring. His opponent, Jake Paul, is a YouTuber-turned-boxer who's over thirty years younger than Tyson.
Shannon Briggs, a former heavyweight champion who trained Jake Paul at the start of his boxing career, shared his thoughts on the upcoming bout. Briggs talked to 'The Fumble' podcast about his role in influencer boxing.
"I'm one of the reasons you have influencer boxing today. I trained both of those boys [Jake Paul and Logan Paul], I got them into boxing, I thought it would be great because they've got a fanbase and they introduced something to their fanbase out of nowhere and they took to it and look what they did for the sport of boxing, these guys have brought in millions of kids from all over the world. I've got kids coming up to me not knowing I was even a boxer but know I trained Jake and Logan Paul."
Briggs believes the fight is good for both Tyson and Paul. He told FightHype:
"It's great for Mike, he's making some money. At his age he's still making millions of dollars and having exhibitions, that's what he's supposed to do, why wouldn't he? Do 100 of them if you can. As for Jake, good for him to, to have a name like Mike Tyson to be in the ring with, his brother fought Floyd Mayweather, so that's great for both of them."
When asked about his prediction for the fight, Briggs didn't pick a clear winner. He said both fighters have a chance to knock each other out, reminding everyone that despite the age difference, both men pack a punch.
The match is part of a growing trend of influencer boxing, which has brought millions of young fans to the sport. Jake Paul's brother, Logan, previously fought Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition match, further highlighting the crossover appeal of these events.
More details about the upcoming Tyson vs Paul fight can be found on Netflix's official website. As the date approaches, the boxing world waits to see how this unique matchup will unfold.
