This match has been in the works for almost a year. It's an unusual pairing: Tyson is 58 years old and hasn't had a professional fight since 2005. Paul, on the other hand, is 27 and has made a name for himself as a YouTuber-turned-boxer.
Paul has won fights against some well-known names, mostly former UFC stars. He's beaten Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Mike Perry. But how does he stack up against a boxing legend like Tyson?
Buster Douglas, the former world heavyweight champion who famously beat Tyson in 1990, doesn't think Paul poses much of a threat. In an interview with Gambling Zone, Douglas said:
"The ability Jake has does not make him a real threat to Mike. Anything is possible in the ring, but I don't think this is too big of a risk for Mike."
Douglas knows what it's like to face Tyson in his prime. He stopped the then-undefeated champion in the 10th round of their 1990 bout, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
Another boxing legend, Roy Jones Jr., has also weighed in on Paul's abilities. However, the details of his assessment weren't provided in the article.
As the fight date gets closer, fans and experts will surely continue to debate Paul's chances against the older but more experienced Tyson. While Paul has shown he can handle himself in the ring, Tyson's reputation as one of the most fearsome boxers in history still looms large.
More details about the fight, including rules and viewing information, can be found on ESPN's website. As July 20 approaches, the boxing world will be watching to see if Paul can pull off a stunning upset, or if Tyson will prove that age is just a number in the ring.