Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will face off in a boxing match on November 15 at AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight has stirred up controversy due to the significant age gap between the fighters.
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, now 58, will step into the ring against 27-year-old Jake Paul. Tyson, once known as 'The Baddest Man On The Planet', hasn't had a professional fight in 20 years. His last few bouts ended in back-to-back losses against lower-tier opponents.
Jake Paul, on the other hand, has had 11 fights so far. He's mostly faced older combatants and former MMA fighters, with his only loss coming against Tommy Fury.
Peter McNeeley, who fought Tyson in 1995 after Tyson's three-year prison stint, believes the former champ will win. McNeeley told The Mirror:
"Mike wins. He might just knock him out. I have no doubt he has the power. The way I see it Mike is going to hurt this kid. I have seen the videos of him training and he looks real sharp. The kid better watch out."
McNeeley's prediction stems from his personal experience with Tyson's power and recent training videos of the former champ. He added:
"Jake Paul has never fought a real professional or someone of Mike's calibre. I remember what it was like being hit by him and just because you get older doesn't mean you lose that power."
Despite ending his career with losses to lower-ranked opponents, Tyson's legacy includes being the youngest ever heavyweight world champion and unifying the belts. He faced notable opponents like Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis, and Evander Holyfield during his prime.
Paul's boxing career has been shorter and less distinguished. He's faced criticism for choosing opponents who are past their prime or from different combat sports backgrounds.
The controversial contest has generated significant interest, with many wondering if Tyson can turn back the clock one more time. Meanwhile, former Jake Paul opponent Mike Perry recently weighed in on Paul's power, offering a contrasting view to McNeeley's assessment.
As the fight date approaches, fans and critics alike will continue to debate the merits and potential outcome of this unique matchup between a boxing legend and a social media star turned boxer.
