It has been announced that YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will face one of the sport's biggest stars, Mike Tyson.
The heavyweight boxing contest between the Americans will be shown live on Netflix later this year.
The match is called in Texas peeHis toughest test yet in the ring as he faces the former undisputed world champion.
“iron mike” Tysonwho will be 58 by the time the fight takes place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on July 20, retired from professional boxing in 2005.
He achieved 50 wins, including 44 by knockout, and only six defeats.
So far in his short boxing career, the 27-year-old Paul has won nine fights and lost only one. By British Tommy Fury in February of last year.
Paul's most recent victory was a first-round win over Ryan Borland at the beginning of this month.
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“It's crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral after he knocked out Bennett Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson,” Paul said.
“Now, less than four years later, I'm preparing to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing's most famous fighters and biggest icons.”
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Paul added: “I have my sights set on becoming a world champion, and now I have the opportunity to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of all time – the worst man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. This will be the fight.” “of age.”
“I plan to eliminate him.”
Since his retirement, Tyson has sought to maintain his physique, and in November, he faced Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout, with the duo settling for a draw.
“I'm very much looking forward to getting in the ring with Jake Paul,” Tyson said.
“He has grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of ‘The Kid’ can do with the experience and competence of the GOAT.” [Greatest Of All Time].
“It's a complete moment that will be more than exciting to watch; I started it on my boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones – and now I plan to finish it.”
