So what is “Iron Mike” doing in this mess? At 58, heavyweight legend Mike Tyson returns to the ring after almost two decades of absence, and the poster for this fight/exhibition (it depends) is enough to take our breath away. Because he will face YouTuber Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Texas), during the night from Friday to Saturday (2 hours).
The streaming giant Netflix will in any case broadcast this curiosity live and with great fanfare, while the organizers assure that the opposition, which has received the approval of the Texas commission responsible for licensing for boxing fights, will have a professional dimension. Prepare yourself though: we're starting here with eight two-minute rounds, instead of the usual twelve three-minute rounds practiced on the professional circuit, and with thicker gloves.
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Jake Paul has over 20 million subscribers
Doubts surround both the state of form of Mike Tyson, at 58 years old and after such a long absence, as well as the atypical profile of his opponent Jake Paul (27 years old), YouTuber with more than 20 million subscribers became a boxer and created the event via his promotion company, the aptly named Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).
The weigh-in set the tone for the show Thursday in Texas, as Mike Tyson (103.4 kg) delivered (in his underwear) a fierce slap to Jake Paul when the two men faced each other for the last time before their duel. Separated by security, they were then able to exchange a tasty trash talk.
“He’s an angry little leprechaun.”
“I didn't even feel it, it's an angry little goblin,” said Jake Paul (103 kg). Lovely slap buddy. » And this before yelling into the microphone: “He must die!” “. Obviously, this fight initially scheduled for July 20, and postponed because Mike Tyson had to receive medical treatment at the end of May, will be juicy for the two boxers. Each of them will receive around 40 million euros, the largest sum received by “Iron Mike” in his entire career.
Our file on Mike Tyson
Where will the world heavyweight champion, who had won 50 victories including 44 by knockout since his debut in 1985, be facing Jake Paul, winner of nine of his ten professional fights in his young career? After a defeat against Irishman Kevin McBride in June 2005, Mike Tyson's return to the ring still makes us want to take a look. Well done Netflix, you tricked us again.
