Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are getting ready to face off in a professional boxing match. The fight will happen on Friday, November 15, at AT&T; stadium in Texas. Netflix will stream the event live.
This match marks Tyson's return to professional boxing after nearly twenty years away from the ring. The fight has caught the attention of another boxing legend, Lennox Lewis, who shared his thoughts on the upcoming bout.
Lewis's opinion carries weight. He fought and beat Tyson back in 2002, dominating the match and knocking out Tyson in the eighth round. Even then, many considered Tyson past his prime.
When asked about Jake Paul's skills as a boxer, Lewis didn't hold back. In an interview with Title Sports Network, he said:
"Zero. He's not a pure fighter, he shouldn't be on any list right now."
Lewis made his prediction clear in just four words during an interview with FOX 29:
"Mike Tyson's gonna win."
The former heavyweight champion broke down the factors that he thinks will decide the fight. Age will matter if the fight goes on too long. But Tyson has the edge in experience and power.
Lewis explained:
"Mike Tyson's not that old. Don't take him too softly. We're one year apart … You can fight somebody like that and do well, because the person you're fighting is not a true fighter and there's a hundred things that you've forgotten that he's learning."
Lewis pointed out a scenario that could spell trouble for the 27-year-old Paul:
"If they get close and Mike Tyson comes with his ten second combination, if one of those punches catches [Paul] he's definitely gonna go down."
Tyson, known as "Iron Mike," last fought professionally almost two decades ago. He had three more fights after his bout with Lewis. Paul, on the other hand, started as a YouTuber before moving into boxing.
The match between the veteran boxer and the newcomer has generated a lot of interest. Fans will have to tune in to Netflix on November 15 to see if Lewis's prediction comes true.
