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Michael Bisping Slams ‘Pathetic’ Jake Paul Over Mike Tyson Fight: ‘Don’t Give Me This Fighter Bulls***’

Mike Bisping Jake Paul vs Mike TysonFormer UFC world champion Michael Bisping is not impressed with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, the celebrity boxing match….

Mike Bisping Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

Former UFC world champion Michael Bisping is not impressed with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, the celebrity boxing match. After the press conference between Iron Mike and the YouTube star, ‘The Count’ Bisping had a few thoughts on the matchup.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

The Problem Child’ Jake Paul has become a blockbuster-selling boxer who has defeated opponents such as Mike Perry, Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, and former UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva. The US-born athlete was able to transition his YouTube into a successful prize-fighting career. The 26-year-old also aims to have to compete in MMA under the PFL banner.

Mike Tyson is one of the most renowned heavyweight boxers in history. The 58-year-old was feared for his tremendous knockout power. In 1988, the US-born striker held the WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight championships and had a perfect unbeaten record. Tyson stopped fighting in 2005 but took an exhibition match in 2020 taking Roy Jones Jr. to a draw.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson was booked for earlier in 2024 but ‘Iron’ Mike had to drop out due to an injury. The Netflix fight has been rescheduled for November 15.

Michael Bisping on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

At 26 years old, Jake Paul is a young man in his physical prime. Mike Tyson is 58 years old and has not been very active over the past 20 years. This fight has disgusted former UFC champion and Hall of Fame fighter Michael Bisping. On his YouTube channel, Bisping said:

“Jake, I hate to point out the obvious, that makes you look pathetic. You just admitted that you’re going up against an old man, who is a legend of course, but he’s not that guy anymore. Jake Paul, he’s a total — he’s just a tool bag. I’m not going to lower myself and swear. Look at him. It’s nice to see that he’s finally getting booed and the kind of response that he deserves.

“You are a joke. You are a disgrace to the combat world. You’re an imposter. You’re a wannabe. You’re a fake. Challenge yourself, you pathetic man, you pathetic individual. Fighting is about challenging yourself. Granted, business. Killing it in that regard. But don’t give me this fighter bulls***. That’s what gets on my nerves.”

Mike Tyson Shoves Jake Paul

Discussing the age difference between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, ‘The Count’ continued:

“The man’s almost 60. He’s almost a pensioner. … Mike Tyson was a terrifying individual. To go up against that man, in his prime, Jesus Christ, he was one of the scariest individuals that we’ve ever seen throughout any combat sport. The man was a straight killer. Was. Again, the key word.

“I’m 45. When I was 25, I was a different person. I was a maniac. I was out of control and I would have fought anybody. And if I was Jake Paul right now, at 26 years old, and you said to me, ‘We’re going to give you someone that’s 58 years old,’ I’d have been like, ‘Oh my god. You’re going to pay me to do this?

“You’re going to pay me $40 million, whatever the price tag is, to go out there and beat up a guy like that? Oh my god.’ I would have said, ‘Stick it up your ass. Give me someone who is my age.’ Because that is not competition and that is what a true fighter would say and should say.” [Ht MMAFighting]

Mike Tyson vows to defeat Jake Paul ‘Very painfully’

Mike Tyson vows to defeat Jake Paul ‘Very painfully’Sharing the stage last night with incoming foe, Jake Paul ahead of their rescheduled boxing match at the end…

Mike Tyson vows to defeat Jake Paul ‘Very painfully’

Sharing the stage last night with incoming foe, Jake Paul ahead of their rescheduled boxing match at the end of the year, former world heavyweight champion star, Mike Tyson has vowed to defeat the outspoken Ohio native “very painfully” when they share the squared-circle.

Tyson, a former undisputed heavyweight world champion boxer, was scheduled to take on the surging Paul earlier this summer, before a medical condition including a flare up of a prior ulcer condition, forced his withdrawal from a matchup – and cancelling the pairing.

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For Paul, the outspoken puncher remained on the July card, taking on former UFC welterweight contender and BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) star, Mike Perry – stopping the Flint native with a spectacular sixth round knockout win in Tampa, Florida.

Mike Tyson Shoves Jake Paul

And now rebooked to take on New York knockout savage Tyson on a Netflix broadcast pay-per-view card in November – the latter has vowed to finish Paul with a “painful” finish when they finally settle their differences in a much-scrutinized boxing fight.

Mike Tyson vows to “painfully” beat Jake Paul in their November boxing match

“Very painfully,” Mike Tyson warned Jake Paul during their press conference overnight in New York. “Be in shape. Be in good shape because your health depends on it.”

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Hitting out at Tyson, Paul claimed the renowned knockout kingpin was just a “mitt warrior” – claiming he was unsure if the veteran still retained his stunning stopping power of years gone by.

“I think he’s (Mike Tyson) a mitt warrior,” Jake Paul replied. “The Instagram videos are cute but we’ll see what happens in the ring on November 15. At the end of the day, we’ll see if he’s still got it.”

“Listen, as soon as I catch this guy, he’s going to be running around,” Mike Tyson responded. “As soon as I catch this guy, it’s going to be totally over. He’s going to run like a thief.”

WATCH: Mike Tyson Shoves Jake Paul During Presser Ahead of Boxing Fight

Mike Tyson Shoves Jake PaulMike Tyson and Jake Paul are set for a boxing showdown later this year and held a press conference…

Mike Tyson Shoves Jake Paul

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set for a boxing showdown later this year and held a press conference in New York for their fight. At the presser, the boxing legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson shoved ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul, of YouTube Fame.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is one of the all-time greats in heavyweight boxing history. The US-born athlete was feared for his power and speed in the ring. At the peak of his career, Tyson held the WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight championship titles. Currently, he is 58 years old but we will see if the power that gave him an 88% knockout win rate is still there.

Most recently, Mike Tyson came out of retirement and held an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., former four-division champion. Tyson had remained inactive for nearly 20 years while Roy Jones was keeping busy with various fights. In the end, after eight rounds, it was declared a draw.

‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul rose to fame through being a YouTube influencer. Celebrity boxing proved to be a great avenue to success for him. Throughout his boxing career, he has been able to defeat former UFC fighters such as Mike Perry, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren, and Anderson Silva, among others.

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Mike Tyson Shoves Jake Paul

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is set to go down on November 15 live from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Paul vs. Tyson boxing match will be broadcast live on Netflix. This match was scheduled for earlier this year but was postponed when Tyson suffered an injury. As of today’s date, this fight is booked as a professional match, not an exhibition, therefore will go on each fighter’s official record.

See the shoving video from the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson press conference below:

FFNYC: Watch Jake Paul & Mike Tyson Face Off & Presser Highlights

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson began the hype and path toward their November 15 battle with a press conference in New York City on August 18, held as one of the final events of the three-day Fanatics Fanfest NYC. Though the press conference began 40 minutes after it was originally scheduled to start, the Javits […]

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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson began the hype and path toward their November 15 battle with a press conference in New York City on August 18, held as one of the final events of the three-day Fanatics Fanfest NYC.

Though the press conference began 40 minutes after it was originally scheduled to start, the Javits Center theater was packed to capacity and the crowd was raucous. From the moment Paul entered, he was mercilessly booed and jeered; meanwhile, Tyson received non-stop cheering throughout the event.

The press conference was hosted by Ryan Clark, who discussed the bout which he called the biggest boxing event in the world, bringing together six generations of boxing fans.

Both men expressed not just a desire, but a promise, to knock the other man out in their fight on November 15 in Dallas, Texas.

Paul claimed that he was the one who brought the fight’s lucrative Netflix deal to Tyson, claiming that it was Tyson who insisted the fight be sanctioned as it is.

Tyson responded by stating that he’s taken this fight because he can, calling it the best of all time vs. a YouTuber, which resulted in the crowd directing a “YouTuber!” chant at Paul multiple times during the press conference.

After just a couple of media questions, the two stared down, with some physicality appearing to show.

Paul vs. Tyson was originally scheduled to go down in July before Tyson suffered an ulcer flare up on a plane.

Paul enters this fight on a four-fight win streak, most recently stopping Mike Perry last month.

This will be Tyson’s first sanctioned pro fight since his loss to Kevin McBride in June 2005, which ultimately served as Tyson’s retirement bout. Tyson battled Roy Jones Jr. to an eight-round draw in an exhibition bout in November 2020.

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Former UFC Champion Reacts To Jake Paul Making Olympics 2028 Gold Medal Prediction: ‘He Wouldn’t Be Able To Cherry Pick Opponents…’

Michael Bisping recently expressed his reservations about Jake Paul’s ambitions to compete in boxing at the 2028 Olympics. In the latest episode of his podcast, “The Problem Child” voiced his frustration with the underwhelming performance of American boxers at the Paris Olympics. He stated that the setback has ignited his desire to throw his hat […]

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Michael Bisping recently expressed his reservations about Jake Paul’s ambitions to compete in boxing at the 2028 Olympics.

In the latest episode of his podcast, “The Problem Child” voiced his frustration with the underwhelming performance of American boxers at the Paris Olympics. He stated that the setback has ignited his desire to throw his hat into the ring for the upcoming Summer Games in Los Angeles, United States, four years from now.

“I’m going to enter the 2028 Olympics for boxing in Los Angeles,” Paul said. “I’m sick and tired of waiting around, waiting for another gold for Team U.S.A. … I probably just added a couple more years on to my boxing career because of that, but Los Angeles, United States, sick as f**k.

Paul’s quest for a gold medal is fueled by the fact that the U.S. has not claimed a boxing medal in the heavyweight division since Deontay Wilder secured a bronze in 2008. The last time an American heavyweight struck gold was when Ray Mercer triumphed in 1988 against Tommy Morrison.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the influencer boxing scene, boasting a 10-1 career record, highlighted by a TKO victory over Mike Perry on June 20. However, of his 11 bouts, six have been against opponents with five or fewer professional boxing matches under their belts, including notable retired MMA stars like Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Ben Askren.

Paul usually competes at around 200 pounds, placing him in the heavyweight division should he ever qualify for the Olympics. However, the road ahead will be long and challenging. To even reach the Olympic trials, American boxers must meet six stringent eligibility requirements and secure a top-two finish in a qualifier tournament within an Olympic weight category.

“The Count” insists that making it to the Olympics is no small feat, and Paul won’t have the advantages he enjoyed under his own banner, Most Valuable Promotions…

Bisping Doubts Paul Can Handle Rigors Of Olympic Boxing Standards

During a recent video on his YouTube channel, Bisping responded to Paul’s ambitions of competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics. The former UFC middleweight champion acknowledged the success and fame “The Problem Child” has achieved in his professional boxing career but pointed out that to contend in such elite sporting events, Paul would need to measure up to some of the greatest boxers of all time.

“Fair enough, the man wants to go and compete in the Olympics, and you know what, I’ve actually got a lot of respect for him,” Bisping said. “Jake Paul is kind of doing it the opposite way around because he’s very famous, he’s had a lot of professional boxing fights, and he’s going to go to the amateurs. But the guy that just won the Olympic gold medal has actually had four professional boxing bouts as well. Now, if Jake Paul were to win the Olympics, I mean, that would be incredible, and he would join the likes of the great Muhammad Ali, the GOAT George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Oscar De La Hoya, Lennox Lewis, Pernell Whitaker, Mark Breland—the list goes on and on.”

However, the UFC Hall of Famer went on to highlight that the real test for Paul in competing at the Olympics isn’t just about his skill in the ring. The true challenge will be stepping outside the comfort of his own promotions, enduring the grind of fighting day after day, and managing the rigorous weight cuts required to qualify for the competition.

“For Jake Paul, if you did go and fight in the Olympics, well, first of all, it wouldn’t be his promotion, would it? So he wouldn’t be able to cherry-pick opponents; he wouldn’t be able to take people that are way past their sell-by date, like Mike Tyson. If he goes to the Olympics, a lot of things will change, that’s for sure. Number one, he wouldn’t be able to cut weight because, in the Olympics, you’re going to have to box every few days. It wouldn’t be his promotion, so everything’s not going to be centered around him. There wouldn’t be a massive payday on display; he will be doing it literally to represent his country, to test himself, and potentially to become an Olympic gold medalist.”

Paul is scheduled to take on former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marking the first-ever combat sports event to stream live on Netflix.

“The Problem Child” has faced significant criticism for consistently choosing opponents much older than himself, particularly in this matchup with “Iron Mike”, who is a staggering 31 years his senior.

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Jake Paul Face Tattoo Explained: Is It Inspired By Mike Tyson?

Jake Paul usually leaves no stone unturned to promote fights and his face tattoo, similar to Mike Tyson’s, exemplifies this perfectly. He now has ten professional boxing wins including seven knockouts but has also faced criticism for fighting old MMA stars and/or undersized opponents. Paul knocked out Mike Perry in the sixth round on July […]

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Jake Paul usually leaves no stone unturned to promote fights and his face tattoo, similar to Mike Tyson’s, exemplifies this perfectly. He now has ten professional boxing wins including seven knockouts but has also faced criticism for fighting old MMA stars and/or undersized opponents.

Paul knocked out Mike Perry in the sixth round on July 20, 2024, which was the original date for his match against Tyson. The fight with the boxing legend is now scheduled for November 15, which unsurprisingly is a bone of contention for many.

Paul is adamant about fighting Tyson and they’ve had multiple heated altercations as well. The face tattoo was another tactic used by “The Problem Child” to get under Tyson’s skin, and a brief rundown of how and when Paul got it…

Throwback To When Jake Paul Got A Face Tatto Like Mike Tyson

In March 2024, Paul got a face tattoo that resembles the one Tyson got ahead of the Clifford Etienne fight in February 2003. As per his coach, “Iron Mike” didn’t want to fight and the bout was canceled due to him getting a tattoo a week before the event.

According to Tyson, he originally wanted to get hearts but the artist didn’t approve of it. He ended up with a tribal pattern and tried to get it removed in April 2013.

Paul copied Tyson’s face tattoo for a promotional video. The design was removed later but in a month, he again talked about getting a permanent design in honor of the former heavyweight boxing champ.

“I’m not gonna get the Tyson one but Tyson, like, got his legendary tattoo, he just…So, I’m just like f**k it, like why not just do it cause Tyson did it. The story behind Tyson’s face that is, it was like Wednesday of his fight week. And he just got it. And he showed up to presser the next day with the face tat and he didn’t tell anybody. So I’m thinking about doing that.”

On his socials, Paul proudly flaunts his face tattoo. However, based on the Perry fight, it is safe to assume that getting the tattoo was a temporary move but we might see another one as the November 15 bout approaches.

Paul has a permanent face tattoo above his left ear, though. The design was scrutinized heavily during one of his early faceoffs with Tyson.

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