Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson – A Match Made in Heaven
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for an intriguing boxing mismatch of historical proportions. Paul will face Tyson in a live fight streamed live from Netflix in Texas on July 20, which many in the sport view with reservations; Paul sees this move as something that will attract new viewers while helping him reach his goal of becoming world champion.
Paul has never been shy about boasting that he has bigger gloves than The Baddest Man on the Planet, and plans to demonstrate it during their fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Both parties will fight according to professional boxing rules; it remains to be seen if or when any sanction will be imposed by Texas Athletic Commission.
Tyson-Paul will mark Paul’s first fight under his new contract with Most Valuable Promotions, an organization co-founded by him and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. Bidarian’s intention with this venture is to disrupt combat sports; she believes the Tyson-Paul fight will be its largest event yet in boxing history.
Paul, 27, has only been fighting professionally for four years but already boasts an impressive 9-1 record. Most recently, he stopped Ryan Bourland in a pro boxing contest and is hoping for his chance at world titles. Paul stated in a statement that this dream fight should become “one of the most-watched boxing events ever.”
Although Paul still has much to prove, he’s already established himself as a betting favorite. A powerful puncher with natural power, Paul has shown great footwork so far and boasts an amazing throwing arm in YouTube videos.
As Tyson entered his prime, he would obliterate large men and experienced professional fighters in mere seconds. A Tyson fight could often feel like watching an animated movie; he’d walk right up to his opponents before unleashing one powerful punch to knock them out instantly.
Paul will not become a great professional boxer after facing Tyson, but it will give him the chance to prove to himself and others in the sport that he possesses all of the ingredients for success if his fight goes well – making boxing all the richer for it!
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