The legendary Mike Tyson is gearing up to face Jake Paul, the controversial YouTuber turned boxer, in a fight that has generated a great deal of anticipation. The event, set to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has captured the attention of millions of fans worldwide.
Tyson, now 58 years old, has shown great enthusiasm for the fight, making it clear that despite his age, he still has much to offer in the ring.
During a recent interview, Mike Tyson shared his thoughts on the training process and what this fight means to him. When asked about what he has learned since starting his preparation, the former heavyweight champion responded with humility and confidence.
“That I’m tougher than I believed I was,” Tyson expressed.
“When I agreed to this fight and started training, I thought, ‘WTF was I thinking?’ But I finished the process, and now, with the fight close, the hard part is over. Now, it’s time to party,” Tyson stated.
The host highlighted the impressive number of viewers expected for the fight: approximately 282 million subscribers for the global broadcast. In this regard, Tyson admitted he never imagined being in this position again.
“Never in a million years did I think I’d still be fighting,” said Tyson.
Additionally, Tyson emphasized the importance of having his family present at the event, noting that his children will be at the ring this Friday. For him, family is a source of motivation and unconditional support.
“Family is everything. But my kids… To my children, I’m nobody, and then, that night, they’re gonna find out their father is very special,” Tyson declared.
The most emotional moment of the interview came when the interviewer asked Mike Tyson to send a message to his children. Smiling, Tyson said:
“I love you very much. I can’t help but change my attitude quickly, you know,” joked Tyson, eliciting laughter from the audience.
“They talk a lot of mess to me that nobody else would, so the night of the fight, they’re gonna realize they’ve gotta watch it next time they talk crap to me,”* Tyson joked.
“I love you very much. I can’t wait till you come [Laughter],”* Tyson told his children.
Before the interview, Tyson gave a brief demonstration of his training in front of the audience. Despite his age, the former champion looked in excellent physical shape, surprising everyone with the power and speed of his punches. The event hosts were stunned and remarked:
“No normal 58-year-old moves like that. He looks incredible,” they noted, referring to Tyson’s agility and strength.
‼️ Mike Tyson smashing the pads in his scary public workout ahead of the Jake Paul fight on Friday night: “No normal 58-year-old moves like that. He looks incredible.”
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