The upcoming November 15 fight with Jake Paul "could be the easiest money" that all-time boxing great Mike Tyson ever made, his former coach Jeff Fenech told The Mirror recently. But, despite thinking this, Fenech said his advice to Tyson would be to not fight Paul in an official bout that mega broadcaster Netflix airs from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tyson is one of the most beloved athletes in all combat sports and has a deep body of work from his fights in the 1980s through to the 90s, and the early 2000s, which includes big bouts against Trevor Berbick, Larry Holmes, Frank Bruno, Buster Douglas, Razor Ruddock, Evander Holyfield, and Lennox Lewis.
Tyson, though, left pro sport in 2005 as he suffered three losses in his last four fights, including stoppage defeats to Danny Williams and Kevin McBride — fighters he'd have beaten with ease had he fought them anywhere near his prime.
Mike Tyson Will Make Boat Load of Money
Jake Paul fight is easy work for the boxing icon
Paul has long proclaimed that he'll bank approximately $40 million for his role in the Netflix super-event which he headlines alongside Tyson, who, he said will earn around half that amount at $20 million.
Though Tyson has earned similar amounts on the past, it is this fight in particular which could be his easiest payday to date.
That's according to Jeff Fenech, a former coach of Tyson's, who told The Mirror: "Realistically, if Mike uses upstairs and nothing else, and does the right things, this could be the easiest money he’s ever made."
"When you’re both throwing punches, it’s a 50/50 thing who lands," said Fenech.
"But if Mike concentrates and makes him miss, and then makes him pay… that’s what Mike’s an expert in [as] he’s got great head movement. If he does that in 30 seconds, the fight could be over in 30 seconds."
Fenech continued: "Mike just needs to use his common sense, don’t try to punch when he’s punching, make him miss and make him pay."
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TOTAL FIGHTS |
WINS |
BY KO |
LOSSES |
NO CONTESTS |
BEST WINS |
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MIKE TYSON |
58 |
50 |
44 |
6 |
2 |
Berbick, Holmes, Ruddock |
Despite this, Fenech still says that if it were up to him, he'd rather him not fight at all.
"If it was my decision, I’d much prefer him not to fight at all, but he’s going to fight. I’ve spoken to him a few times [recently]. I spoke to him about the fight."
