Soon, Mike Tyson will step into the ring with Jake Paul, a YouTuber who has taken up boxing, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This clash is highly anticipated by fans, as the original date was set for July but had to be postponed due to Tyson’s health problems.
Since the announcement in March, both fighters have been intensely training, yet a video showcasing their purported training routines has led some fans to predict a decisive victor.
On November 15, Tyson, now 58, will battle 27-year-old Paul, marking his first professional opponent since 2005.
The former heavyweight champion last fought in 2005, suffering a defeat to Kevin McBride, after which he retired from boxing.
Initially, Tyson and Paul were to meet in the ring in July, but a health scare delayed Tyson’s participation.
Netflix issued a statement at that time, saying: “Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned. Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks.”
“The fight will be rescheduled for a date later this year after Mike’s able to resume training with no limitations and both fighters can have equal time to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup!”
In anticipation of the fight, a social media user posted a video on Reddit contrasting Tyson’s alleged training with Paul’s, leaving viewers in awe.
The video seems to combine various clips, so it might not represent the complete training routines of either Tyson or Paul.
After viewing the video, many online users seemed convinced of an obvious winner for tonight’s showdown.
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“Iron Mike Tyson will DESTROY him,” one viewer commented after seeing the video.
Another added: “Do you see the amount of padding Mike Tyson’s trainer is wearing and needs that says it all.”
A third viewer remarked: “Fun fact: mike tyson goes easy on his trainer.”
A fourth observed: “I don’t see any of Jake Paul’s trainers getting scared when he’s punching at them.”
However, some defended Paul, with one user stating: “Jake is winning I don’t care.”
Fans can watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight live on Netflix on November 15. The bout is scheduled to start at 8 pm ET, 7 pm CT, 5 pm PT, and 1 am GMT.