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MIKE TYSON has admitted he is “scared to death” ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. The heavyweight boxing icon takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson is ‘scared to death’ ahead of his fight with Jake PaulTyson officially retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 to draw over eight exhibition rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.The Baddest Man on The Planet was full of nerves back then four years ago – and nothing has changed now. He told FoxNews: “I have a weird personality – I don’t think it’s weird though. “Whatever I’m afraid to do, I do it. That’s how it is. I was afraid of the Roy fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”I was 100lbs overweight, I was however old, 54, 53, and I said, ‘Let’s do it.’ “Anything I’m afraid of, I confront it. That’s my personality. Right now, I’m scared to death.”I always believed that adversity and nervousness pretty much catapulted me into success. “If I didn’t have these feelings, I wouldn’t go into this fight. I have to have these feelings to fight. Without them, I would never go in the ring.”Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson, who in 1986 became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time at 20, used to cry before every fight. And now, almost 40 years on, he said: “As the fight gets closer, the less nervous I become, because it’s reality. And in reality, I’m invincible.”‘Stop spreading fake news’ – Jake Paul’s business partner shuts down wild rumours of rules for Mike Tyson fight Paul is 9-1 as a boxer, suffering his only defeat last year to Tommy Fury before bouncing back with three straight wins.And Tyson added: “I saw a YouTube of him at 16 doing weird dances. That’s not the guy I’m gonna be fighting. “This guy is gonna come, he’s gonna try to hurt me, which I’m accustomed to, and he’s gonna be greatly mistaken.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

JAKE PAUL’S business partner has shut down wild rumours surrounding the rules for his fight with Mike Tyson.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and heavyweight icon Tyson are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaulBut there is yet to be any confirmation on the rules or whether it will be a professionally sanctioned bout or an exhibition. There were baseless claims on social media that the fight would be contested in 16oz gloves opposed to 10oz, the rounds would be over two minutes instead of three and no judges would score the bout. The rumours were completely made up and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, set the record straight. Bidarian said: “Breaking news, there is no news. Stop spreading fake news. There’s no truth to all this stuff around Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXING”Here’s what is true, one; Mike Tyson is in unbelievable shape and training like he hasn’t in many, many years and is looking scary for Jake Paul.”Two, there are no tickets for sale. If you bought tickets those are tickets that don’t exist.”Three, over 85,000 people have signed up to get access to tickets when they go on sale. This is going to be a historic event.” Paul is 9-1 as a boxer, suffering his only defeat to Tyson’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, Tyson retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.That bout was not officially sanctioned and was competed with 12oz gloves, over two minute rounds without headguards on. Bidarian had also previously spoken out to confirm headgear would NOT be worn by either Paul or Tyson after responding to yet more rumours. Jake Paul fumes ‘we live in a f***ed up world’ over shock claims Mike Tyson fight has an ‘agreed’ ending More

TYSON FURY has been told to take a long hard look at himself in the mirror by Carl Froch after praising Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and heavyweight icon Tyson are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaulTyson Fury threw his support to Jake Paul’s fight with Mike TysonCredit: instagram/Jake PaulTyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional bout.So his comeback – which is not yet confirmed as a sanctioned fight or an exhibition – has come under criticism by the likes of Froch amid safety fears.But current world heavyweight champion Fury argued the fight for the ages is “fantastic for boxing”. That drew a furious response from Froch, who told Instant Casinos: “No, it’s not good for boxing. READ MORE IN BOXING”For Tyson Fury to say that it’s good for boxing… he needs to look in the mirror, have a look at what he’s done, have a look at what professional fighters do and what they go through, and then think to himself, this is Jake Paul, a performing clown jumping in there with a 57-year-old man, who is a legend and an icon in professional boxing.” Tyson retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.Meanwhile Paul is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Froch, 46, retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 at Wembley but admitted he would return to fight Paul.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “He’s an absolute f**king idiot for fighting Mike Tyson. It’s wrong. It should be stopped. “Listen, I hope Tyson goes in there for 30 seconds, unleashes hell on Jake Paul, flattens him, and does boxing proud. “Jake Paul’s been dead disrespectful as well in his build-up. He’s been biting ears off and trying to mimic Mike Tyson and copy him. “I just don’t find it funny. If he had any bollocks about him, he’d fight me, wouldn’t he? I’d love to punch his teeth down the back of his throat.” Carl Froch slammed Jake Paul vs Mike TysonCredit: Rex More

JAKE PAUL has been warned he is facing a disaster if Mike Tyson can land flush on his chin.The YouTuber-turned-boxer takes on heavyweight boxing icon Tyson in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Roy Jones Jr was the last man to share the ring with Mike TysonCredit: EPAPaul is 9-1 as a boxer, suffering his only defeat last year to Tommy Fury before bouncing back with three straight wins.Tyson meanwhile officially retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 to draw over eight exhibition rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.And Jones can vouch for the power Iron Mike still posseses – despite the fact he will be 58 by the time of the bout. Jones, 55, said on The Lunch Club: “The Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight is not an exhibition, I’ve heard it’s been upgraded to a fight. READ MORE IN b”If it’s a fight, it’s very intriguing how it may turn out because Jake Paul has gotten a lot better as a boxer over the days but Mike Tyson even at 58 or however old he is, is still Mike Tyson.”When I boxed him, he still punched like Mike Tyson. If he hits anybody square on the chin it’s going to be problematic, I don’t care who it is. “I like Jake Paul, he’s a good guy and he’s doing good with his boxing stuff. “I think it’s a good promotional situation for him and Mike, they should go really good numbers especially having upgraded to a real fight.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”If Mike comes out and does what Mike normally does, then it’s going to be a tough situation for Jake. “If Jake can stay away from him for four or five rounds, then Jake has a chance but he’s going to have to do a lot of manoeuvring to stay away from him.”Jake Paul fumes ‘we live in a f***ed up world’ over shock claims Mike Tyson fight has an ‘agreed’ ending Paul has come under criticism amid the 30-year age gap between him and Tyson.And still details such as whether it will be professionally sanctioned or not are yet to be revealed despite the news headguards will NOT be worn. Paul spoke out in defence of the fight for the ages and insisted it will be his toughest test to date.He said on his podcast: “I am biting off a lot.”This is definitely the toughest, most savage, lethal opponent regardless of age, because the power is the last thing to go.“But the reaction and reception of it is insane. I almost can’t even believe it, so very surreal and very, very grateful for all of that.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

FORMER world champion Tony Bellew is “WORRIED” for Mike Tyson against Jake Paul and said the fight is “frightening” to see. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul takes on heavyweight boxing icon Tyson in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaulTony Bellew fears for Mike Tyson in the Jake Paul fightCredit: GettyHe has come under criticism amid the 30-year age gap between them and ex-cruiserweight champ Bellew is the latest to hit out. Bellew, 41, told SpinBet: “I am worried about it personally, but listen, you don’t know what’s been agreed between the two.”It’s frightening that Mike Tyson is going back into a boxing ring against somebody who is more than 30 years younger than him. It’s just a bit nuts.“I’m hoping that the fight is a bit of a circus and a bit scripted because I wouldn’t want to see Mike get hurt in any way shape or form.READ MORE IN BOXING”Let’s see what happens. He is going to be getting paid an awful lot of money and nobody has the right to stop him from doing that.”Paul is 9-1 as a boxer, suffering his only defeat last year to Tommy Fury, 24, before bouncing back with three straight wins.Tyson meanwhile retired in 2005 officially but did return in 2020 to draw over eight exhibition rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.Despite the fact Iron Mike will be 58 by the time of the bout, Paul insisted it will be his toughest test to date. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said on his podcast: “I am biting off a lot. “This is definitely the toughest, most savage, lethal opponent regardless of age, because the power is the last thing to go.“But the reaction and reception of it is insane. I almost can’t even believe it, so very surreal and very, very grateful for all of that.”Jake Paul lines up stunning exhibition against American superstar on Netflix after Mike Tyson fight More