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‘No one wanted this… so sad to see’, says KSI as world of boxing reacts to shock Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight


KSI has slammed the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after their boxing clash was announced.

The Problem Child is set to face the former heavyweight world champion on July 20.

KSI has given his reaction to the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight announcementCredit: Getty
The pair are set to fight live on Netflix in JulyCredit: https://twitter.com/netflix

Tyson, 57, reigned as the undisputed heavyweight king between 1987 and 1990.

Paul also confirmed the bout will be broadcast live on Netflix from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The 80,000-capacity arena, nicknamed the Death Star, is home to the Dallas Cowboys and is the third biggest NFL stadium.

Long-time Paul rival KSI has joined boxing fans in reacting to the news on social media.

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He wrote: “50+ years old. No one wanted this… So sad to see man…”

Dillon Danis, who fought Paul’s older brother Logan last year, also wrote: “You’re fighting someone who was born in 1966. Have some shame.”

Former UFC champion Michael Bisping added: “You should be ashamed of yourself. And the biggest joke is you don’t even slightly realize why.”

Fans agreed, with one commenting: “Everybody involved in making this fight fight happen should go to prison.”

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Another also said: “I can’t take this s*** serious man. Hell nah man.”

Paul is fresh from extending his professional boxing record to 9-1 on Saturday.

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The 27-year-old picked up his sixth career knockout with a first round stoppage of Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico.

Meanwhile, Tyson has not fought professionally since 2005, with his record standing at 50-6.

He has contested in two exhibition bouts since, though, most recently in November 2020.

Iron Mike fought to a split draw against fellow former world champion Roy Jones Jr. in a card which also featured Paul.

The YouTuber turned boxer knocked out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson in the co-main event at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

Paul confirmed the fight will take place in Arlington, Texas on July 20Credit: Instagram @netflixuk


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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