Legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson is set to make his return to the ring after almost four years in a highly anticipated bout against YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The fight, scheduled for July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in suburban Dallas, has fans and analysts speculating about the possible outcome. Former world champion and boxing analyst Timothy Bradley is confident that Tyson will come out victorious, citing his power and years of experience as key factors. Bradley predicts that Tyson will knock out Paul, pointing out that the two-minute rounds will work to Tyson’s advantage.
Despite Bradley’s prediction, former boxer Paulie Malignaggi expressed concerns about the age gap between Tyson, who will be 58 at the time of the fight, and Paul, who turned 27 earlier this year. Malignaggi cautioned against underestimating Paul, stating that he is “more dangerous than everybody’s giving him credit for.” Paul has a 9-1 boxing record, while Tyson has not fought competitively since 2005 when he suffered a TKO loss to Kevin McBride. However, Tyson did compete in an exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr. in July 2020.
Tyson, once known as “the Baddest Man on the Planet,” released a statement expressing his excitement about stepping back into the ring to face Paul. He acknowledged Paul’s growth as a boxer over the years and described the upcoming fight as a full circle moment, as he had previously helped kickstart Paul’s boxing journey on the undercard of his fight with Roy Jones Jr. Tyson is optimistic about the match with Paul, stating that it will be thrilling to see what the combination of Paul’s will and ambition and Tyson’s experience and aptitude can produce.
The upcoming bout between Tyson and Paul will consist of eight two-minute rounds, with each fighter looking to secure a victory. Bradley emphasized Tyson’s power and knockout potential, while Malignaggi warned against underestimating Paul. The fight will be streamed on Netflix on July 20, giving fans and viewers the opportunity to witness Tyson’s return to the ring after a lengthy hiatus. The clash between the veteran heavyweight champion and the up-and-coming YouTube star-turned-boxer is anticipated to be an exciting and highly watched event in the boxing world.
