Mike Tyson unleashes his frightening power in new training footage ahead of Jake Paul fight
Mike Tyson shows he has what it takes to give Jake Paul a night of hell in new training footage posted to fans. The days are counting down before the pair’s controversial and highly anticipated fight, which takes place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday November 15 – exclusively on Netflix. It’s a fight that’s divided opinion but all eyes in the boxing world will tune into the mega fightGETTY There’s a 31-year age gap between heavyweight legend Tyson and Paul with many voicing their concerns over the health of the former, who is 58 years old. However, training footage posted on Monday firmly suggests ‘Iron Mike’ can unleash a barrage of blows against the YouTuber-turned boxer. One of his coaches declared him to be in great shape, saying: “Movement’s great, agility’s great. Conditioning is amazing, power’s unbelievable. “That was the best we’ve seen him yet.” The video then cuts to him unleashing a stunning left hook onto the pads of another trainer, a noise that will surely even send shivers down the spine of the ultra-confident Paul. Tyson then worked up a sweat as he produced some devastating combinations in the ring at lightning quick pace. “It’s gonna be a rough night,” the coach added. An announcement was made in March that Tyson and Paul were going to duke it out on July 20. However, the showdown was postponed due to an ulcer flare-up for Tyson. Tyson hasn’t fought professionally since his defeat to Kevin McBride in June 2005. Tyson looks in remarkable shape for a man of his age He made a return to the ring in 2020 when he took on fellow heavyweight boxing legend Roy Jones Jr with the result being determined as a split-decision draw. While Tyson is certified boxing royalty, Paul is relatively new to the fight game with his first pro bout coming in January 2020, where he defeated fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib by first-round knockout. Paul boasts an 10-1 pro boxing record with his only defeat coming against the brother of Tyson Fury, Tommy Fury, in February 2023.
Mike Tyson shows he has what it takes to give Jake Paul a night of hell in new training footage posted to fans.
The days are counting down before the pair’s controversial and highly anticipated fight, which takes place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday November 15 – exclusively on Netflix.
There’s a 31-year age gap between heavyweight legend Tyson and Paul with many voicing their concerns over the health of the former, who is 58 years old.
However, training footage posted on Monday firmly suggests ‘Iron Mike’ can unleash a barrage of blows against the YouTuber-turned boxer.
One of his coaches declared him to be in great shape, saying: “Movement’s great, agility’s great. Conditioning is amazing, power’s unbelievable.
“That was the best we’ve seen him yet.”
The video then cuts to him unleashing a stunning left hook onto the pads of another trainer, a noise that will surely even send shivers down the spine of the ultra-confident Paul.
Tyson then worked up a sweat as he produced some devastating combinations in the ring at lightning quick pace.
“It’s gonna be a rough night,” the coach added.
An announcement was made in March that Tyson and Paul were going to duke it out on July 20.
However, the showdown was postponed due to an ulcer flare-up for Tyson.
Tyson hasn’t fought professionally since his defeat to Kevin McBride in June 2005.
He made a return to the ring in 2020 when he took on fellow heavyweight boxing legend Roy Jones Jr with the result being determined as a split-decision draw.
While Tyson is certified boxing royalty, Paul is relatively new to the fight game with his first pro bout coming in January 2020, where he defeated fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib by first-round knockout.
Paul boasts an 10-1 pro boxing record with his only defeat coming against the brother of Tyson Fury, Tommy Fury, in February 2023.