Boxing icon and former WBA, WBC, and IBP heavyweight champion of the world, Evander Holyfield, has threatened to knock Jake Paul out before his upcoming fight-of-the-year battle with the great Mike Tyson. The 27-year-old social media influencer will come across against Tyson what he says is the ultimate challenge in boxing. What started as the fight scheduled for July 20 has been shifted to November 15 in a move that has been attributed to Tyson’s ill health.
The changes happened when the latter was suddenly diagnosed with an ulcer flare-up. This medical issue has led to the rescheduling of this fight to a later date in that particular year. Nevertheless, interest is high and should continue to rise until the event, which is anticipated to be a big showdown in boxing.
Evander Holyfield’s Insights
Legendary champion Evander Holyfield has voiced his opinion regarding the next fight. Here are the issues that Holyfield discussed with Fight Hub TV when it comes to the battle that awaits Jake Paul against Mike Tyson. Speaking of Paul, Holyfield says that he has never faced a more dangerous adversary than the one that is waiting for him.
In his turn, the legend complained that Tyson was very unpredictable and dangerous and characterized his adversary as a snake. Tyson appears very dangerous because he is very fast in entering the restricted zone and then unleashing very strong punches. Though Paul knows to dodge punches, Holyfield advised him to be the one to initiate the attack, not the other way around.
Jake Paul’s Latest Fight Shows and Campaign
Jake Paul, who has recently claimed his tenth professional win by knocking out Mike Perry, who replaced Tyson, has expressed his desire to fight. Paul was very excited and ready for the challenge after defeating Perry, or at least that was the image that he wanted to portray. He has even commended the legend for his training and dedication to fight preparation, which is not often witnessed in today’s fighters.
Tyson got a good dose of buildup from Paul’s call-out of him, which has further raised the anticipation of the fight. 27-year-old boxer influencers aim to beat one of the biggest names in the boxing ring. The fight preparations have been quite rigorous, and Kell has been keen on being in top shape for the November fight.
Last Year’s Activity of Tyson and Public Perception
Mike Tyson, aged 58, has not engaged in professional boxing since an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. However, there is a lack of the competitor’s activity; Tyson’s training regime and his physical shape are quite a hot topic. People viewing and critics are keenly waiting to see how Tyson will do it, as he has been out of the ring for quite some time.
Paul and Tyson are scheduled for the fight that will become one of the most interesting events in boxing, known as the fight between a newcomer and a real legend. Thus, during the time before the new date, both fighters will prepare for the fight, hoping to provide an interesting show. It is in the sense that it will be very interesting because it is unpredictable. On the one hand, there is a young 27-year-old influencer boxer; on the other side, it is Tyson, who has been one of the big names in boxing. Let’s see who will dominate.
