Tyson is confident he’ll be the one to finally derail Jake Paul’s fighting career. But Jake has made that career beating old fighters like Mike.
The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul circus is starting to come to life as its November fight date is rapidly approaching.
Last time, the fight was booked and fell through before any of that could happen, with Tyson citing an ulcer for the delay from July 20 to Nov. 15, 2024. This time it seems like “Iron Mike” is making it across the finish line … if training doesn’t cripple him.
What condition he’s in when he steps into the ring on Friday night is a real question — one bookies have answered by making Paul as much as a -330 betting favorite to underdog Tyson.
During a recent appearance by Tyson on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel was stunned at the odds.
Jimmy Kimmel: I’m thinking about betting a lot of money on you. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/NHewwK6pmW
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“I’m thinking of betting a lot of money on you,” he told Tyson.
“I think that’s a good idea,” Tyson responded before adding, “I had no idea you were a gambling man.”
“I am every once in a while,” Kimmel replied. “You know, I’m from Las Vegas, so especially on a boxing match, I will sometimes bet. I feel like I’m already invested in it, but I’m just thinking I can’t believe [Paul] is favored to win this fight.”
“Well, I’m 60 years old. He’s 27. So, I don’t know,” Tyson said.
“Yeah, you’re older than he is,” Kimmel replied. “But, you are Mike Tyson, and he isn’t!”
That’s the promotional crux of this fight, and at this point us mixed martial arts (MMA) fans have seen it played out too many times with the young guy winning to be particularly shocked at Tyson’s odds. Odds are: Paul beats Tyson. And while the odds are designed to draw cash in on both sides, they also represent a certain reality when it comes to a fighter’s chances.
Tyson can win, but he’s definitely not favored to do it. Nevertheless, Tyson certainly believes in his skills, planning to put an end to Paul’s fighting career.
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— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 30, 2024
“I started Jake Paul off,” he told Kimmel. “On my fight with Roy Jones, I allowed him to fight on the card, and I decided I started him. And I’m gonna finish him.”
This fight with Paul is a proper professional fight, in contrast to Tyson’s exhibition match with Jones Jr. back in 2020. The former Heavyweight champion made it clear that this fight with Paul wouldn’t be a respectful spar to a fake draw.
“It wasn’t a draw, but I was happy with the draw. I like [Roy Jones Jr.] a lot,” Tyson explained. “I like [Jake Paul], but in this particular fight, he has to go.”
“You’re going to beat this kid, Jake Paul?” Kimmel asked.
“Very badly,” Tyson promised.
“Paul vs. Tyson” goes down Fri., Nov. 15, 2024, from inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Those further away can watch the fight with a Netflix subscription.
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