JAKE PAUL has fiercely warned Mike Tyson about taking too many risks in their fight.
Paul, 27, faces heavyweight great Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the age gap.
And he is expecting an early onslaught from the Baddest Man on The Planet – but is armed with the artillery to fire back.
Paul told the Daily Mail: “I mean, it’s just being alert and knowing what to do in that situation.
“I could definitely see him trying to [go for an early KO], but he’ll find out very quickly that I also have a ton of power.
“So doing that with a guy like me isn’t always the smartest thing to do, because I’ll catch one of his shots then counter.”
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Paul is 10-1 in his boxing career with only a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury, 25, last year blemishing his record.
Tyson meanwhile officially retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and struggles in his personal life.
But he did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr.
That was nothing more than a glorified spar – but his fight with Paul has been professionally sanctioned with records on the line.
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Tyson was forced to pull out of the original July 20 fight after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.
But he has since been deemed medically fit to resume training.
As well as pre-fight drug testing for the both, Tyson will undergo additional heart and brain exams due to his age.
Iron Mike also had his request for shorter two minute rounds with bigger 14oz gloves accepted – as well as being a pro fight not an exhibition.
And Paul said ahead of the Netflix fight: “It’s interesting, I’m just, I’m just basing s*** off of facts.
“He’s like, ‘Watch your shape, watch your shape’. I’m like, alright, but you watch it.
“It could be to his advantage. I think it’s also smart that he’s doing that. I’m fighting on all of his rules and what he wanted.
“He wanted it to be a pro fight. He wanted eight, two-minute rounds. So I’m giving him everything he wants.
“I’m going to his playground, and I’m going to beat his ass.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
