14 May

Tyson: "Let's See if Paul Can Handle It"

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has revealed what Jake Paul will need to do in the ring during their upcoming fight.

"He's the new promising guy on the scene. I love shaking up the sports world to its core, and that's what I'm doing now. It's just something I want to do. This fight is very important. The mere fact that he is seizing the opportunity to fight me is just astonishing... I'm really impressed with what he has achieved.

I'm in good shape. That's all I can say. People who said I was too old to fight wish they were up here. No one else can do this. Who else can do this? No one else can do this. We're going to do this. We are friends with Paul, undoubtedly, but in the ring, we will not be friends.

I wanted to make the rounds shorter because I wanted more action. If we have only two minutes, we fight more. Let's see if Paul can withstand my power.

No, I'm not trying to end Paul. I really like Jake. But once he's in the ring, he must fight as if his life depends on it, because it will.

I think it's going to be fun. Maybe later, we'll have another fight against someone else. But can I take care of Jake first?" Tyson said.

Tyson and Paul will have a full-fledged boxing match, the result of which will go into the official records of the boxers. It will take place on July 20 in the USA.

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