Daniel Cormier ponders the possibility of Mike Tyson KOing Jake Paul
During a recent episode of the Funky and the Champ podcast, Cormier reacted to Rogan’s comments about Tyson’s chances against Paul.
“I understand that, and I get what he’s saying. And I do agree when he’s hitting pads…it looks like there’s still something left in there,” Cormier said. “But then I watch Jake Paul fight Mike Perry. I watch Jake Paul get pressed to where he starts to feel uncomfortable, and it looked like Mike Perry had a chance. But then Jake has a reserve tank to go to and get, and draw from because he’s 28 years old…
“That is my concern. Because what if this looks like 58 year old man, fighting a 28-year-old man, where Mike can’t draw?” Cormier continued. “I think it’s a lose-lose for Jake Paul, because if you beat up Mike Tyson, everybody loves Mike Tyson…Mike Tyson actually doesn’t need the money, so it’s surprising to me that he’s fighting…what if Mike knocks him out though? Then it’s over. Everything’s done. It would be an all-time backfire. Nothing’s ever been done like that in the history of the sport if he gets knocked out.”
Paul has won four straight fights since a loss to Tommy Fury in 2023. Tyson, meanwhile, hasn’t competed professionally since his retirement in 2005.
