Jake Paul fires Mike Tyson warning as YouTuber responds to Francis Ngannou knockout prediction
dailyrecord.co.ukJake Paul has told Mike Tyson to 'get out' if he's not ready to go to war in their upcoming bout. The initial clash between the Problem Child and the 58-year-old boxing legend was due to take place in July in Texas but had to be postponed until November due to the heavyweight legend suffering an inflamed ulcer.
Tyson will take to the ring for his first professional bout in almost 20 years when they go toe to toe with his last outing professionally coming in 2005.This contest between Paul and Tyson has been under serious criticism, with many slamming the YouTuber for challenging the ex-undisputed cruiserweight world champion in his current condition.
The fight, spread over eight two-minute rounds with 14oz, will nonetheless qualify as a professional match and be added to both fighters' track records.Paul, unperturbed by the criticism, remains firm on his intent to stand up to the challenge stating, "A pro fight means war and I don't take it lightly, you can get seriously hurt or injured in there so if you're not in there to go to war then you should just get out," as he informed TMZ.Even though Tyson has previously withdrawn from the fight, Paul has dismissed any idea of having a back-up fighter ready to step in if a second call-off was to happen.
Brushing off the concerns, he added: "He's doing great. He's super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great. So that's what we are focusing on and there is not a back-up currently." Paul also addressed former UFC champion Francis Ngannou's prediction that Tyson would knock him out.
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