Tommy Fury has expressed his dissatisfaction with the scheduled fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. The bout, set for November 15, has drawn criticism from several boxers and media personalities. Paul, a YouTuber turned boxer, will face Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This fight will take place despite the fact that Tyson, the legendary 58-year-old boxer, suffered a health issue earlier this year. This incident led to the initial postponement of the fight, which was originally scheduled for July. Although doctors have declared Tyson fit to compete, controversy remains.
The fight has been heavily criticized, mainly due to the significant age gap between the two fighters. Highlighting the fact that Mike Tyson is 58, 31 years older than Jake Paul, who is 27. Tommy Fury, the younger brother of famous boxer Tyson Fury, has lashed out at Paul, a prominent figure in social media.
In an interview with Boxing News, Fury referred to the fight as “absolutely terrible.” He also mentioned that he is not convinced nor interested in seeing a man nearly 60 years old fight someone who is 27.
Tommy Fury added that Tyson’s age is concerning to him, stating:
“Mike Tyson is the same age as my dad, like I think it’s absolutely ridiculous. I’m not interested in that fight at all.” Fury also commented on Paul’s career, pointing out that although he has managed to stay in the game, his results are unimpressive. “He couldn’t beat me, so he has to fight a 60-year-old now. So, he’s definitely gone in the right direction,” Fury said.
Jake Paul began his boxing journey in 2020 after gaining fame on YouTube. His first match was against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib. Since then, he has fought former MMA stars and NBA players, earning 10 victories in 11 fights. However, his only defeat came against Tommy Fury, who beat him by split decision.
For the upcoming fight against Tyson, Paul is considered the slight favorite, largely due to the age difference. Despite this, there is a possibility that Tyson could reclaim the power that made him famous in the boxing world. Shane Mosley, a boxing coach who has worked with Paul, shared his thoughts on the fight.
“If Mike really hits Jake, Mike can really hurt Jake,” warned Mosley. “I know what Mike can do and what Jake can do. I don’t think Jake really understands how hard Mike can hit. Mike is 58, but these are two-minute rounds, and all fighters have pride.”
Mosley also emphasized that Tyson will not go into the fight with the intention of losing. “Jake will have to tire Mike out. Jake will need to understand how these punches will come at him,” the coach concluded. The anticipation around this fight continues to build as the fight date approaches.
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