Mike Tyson, the name that makes you shudder, even at 58 years old, is preparing to enter the ring to face Jake Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer, in a fight expected on November 15, 2024, in Texas. It’s not just a fight; it is the clash of two generations, two worlds, and above all two visions of boxing. And if you’re wondering what that could mean, know that Tyson has already set the scene with a statement that’s not at all friendly: ” I see him running everywhere and I have to try to catch him and kill him.»
So what happened to Mike Tyson, the heavyweight legend, decides to take on Jake Paulwho only has ten professional fights under his belt? It’s not really for lack of opponents. Tyson is a showman at heart, and Jake Paul, with his image as a young provocateur, was able to attract the attention of this veteran. Tyson says it himself: “ He’s a good little fighter, but he’s only had ten fights, which is considered amateur in our field. » In other words, Jake Paul could quickly understand that the ring is not a film set.
The fight will be broadcast live on Netflix, a first for the streaming giant which ventures into live boxing events. With a huge potential audience, Tyson and Paul are preparing to attract both boxing fans and the curious, Tyson fans and Jake Paul followers.
Mike Tyson in predator mode
Tyson makes no secret of the fact that he intends to end it quickly. “Jake sometimes believes his own lies. When you’re in a big fight, you have to become delusional and believe you’re someone you’re not. ». For Tyson, getting into the ring means entering a zone where there are no more half measures. It’s not just a game or a simple performance. “ If my mom gets in the ring, she has a problem with me. Don’t get in the ring if you don’t want to get in trouble “, he warns. Clearly, there is no special treatment at Tyson, not even for a newbie trying to make a name for himself.
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Tyson’s idea is simple: he must ” catch » Jake Paul and the « kill “. Obviously, it’s a way of speaking, but when it comes from Tyson, it’s enough to send shivers down your spine. Jake Paul, for all his youth and enthusiasm, finds himself facing a fighting beast who, even at 10% of his former strength, remains an intimidating challenge. Tyson knows that his reputation precedes him, but he is also aware that the public expects a real demonstration from him.
