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BOXING fans all said the same thing after getting a glimpse of Mike Tyson’s latest training footage.The former undisputed heavyweight champion is gearing up to make a sensational return to the ring against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20.Mike Tyson will return to the ring on July 20 for a shock showdown with Jake PaulCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULTyson looked a shell of his old self in his 2020 comeback clash with Roy Jones JrCredit: REUTERSTyson has tried to build anticipation for his ring return with a string of training clipsCredit: X@MIKETYSONBut boxing fans are concerned by the short length of the ferocious padworkCredit: X@MIKETYSONIron Mike will be at the ripe old age of 58 when the pair trade heavy leather in the Texas tussle.Tyson has tried to allay fears over his health by releasing a string of videos of him ferociously hitting pads with head coach Rafael Cordeiro.But the length of the clips – most of which have been well under ten seconds – have done little to convince boxing fans that he’ll be competitive in the fight.One commented: “There’s a reason this is just 6 seconds long.”READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULAnother said: “Now slow tape down to real-time.”And another said: “5 seconds clips everywhere.”One remarked: “We all want to believe it, but cant until we see some proof as to when the footage was filmed.”Another chimed in: “People falling for Mike Tyson mitt work in big 2024.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCredit: The SunSome viewers, however, have been somewhat convinced by the footage and reckon Tyson will teach ‘Problem Child’ Paul a lesson.One wrote: “Jake Paul in trouble Bruh.”The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr and Chisanga Malata discuss the rise of influencer boxing and Mike Tyson’s bout with Jake PaulAnother said: “Wouldn’t step in the ring with Mike even if he was pushing 80!”And another said: “Mike Tyson gonna whoop that kid.”One remarked: “Jake Paul should be worried, unless it’s rigged.”Another chimed in: “I hate people who lie about their age, for real. Blud you are like 30 years old.”No 60-year-old should be moving this way. WTF, man.”Tyson hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his shock Covid clash with fellow boxing great Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.The once ferocious New Yorker looked a shell of his old self as he shuffled around the ring in the bizarre exhibition.But Paul insists he won’t pull any punches in their crossover clash.The 27-year-old said: “It’s war. All is fair in love and war.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I love the guy, but as soon as it turned into a pro fight, one of us has to die.”He’s taking this very, very seriously and that’s what’s going to make the fight amazing for all the fans.”Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout. More

RAPPER Bugzy Malone has revealed shock talks to fight Floyd Mayweather. The British recording artist – real name Aaron Daniel Davies – boxed as a teenager after coming out of prison. Bugzy Malone has revealed talks to fight Floyd MayweatherCredit: @TheBugzyMaloneMayweather continues to box in exhibition boutsCredit: RexHe remains a big fan of the sport and is friends with professional fighters Lyndon Arthur and Zelfa Barrett. Bugzy – who made his acting debut in Guy Ritchie’s 2019 movie The Gentlemen – continues to train in boxing as part of his fitness regime. But in his most recent track, released on GRM Daily, the musician teased fight talks with unbeaten legend Mayweather. And during a guest appearance on Eddie Hearn’s No Passion, No Point podcast, he was probed on the callout. READ MORE IN BOXINGHearn said: “I’ve got to say, working in the boxing industry we hear everything and the one thing we keep hearing about is you fighting.”Floyd Mayweather’s name gets banded around now and then, Manchester Arena. What’s going on?”I know you’d love to do it, wouldn’t you?”Bugzy got a message from a “supporter” of his with the opportunity to work with a private jet company. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe owner of the firm then revealed Mayweather is a client of his and wanted to fight the artist from Manchester. Bugzy, 33, said: “Now, I’ve turned down a few boxing matches because a lot of what’s going on now in the boxing space is like the YouTube boxing thing.Inside Floyd Mayweather’s gym where boxing legend trained in sweltering heat & forced sparring partners to arrive at 3am”I’m not really interested in stepping into it, so I was like, ‘Ah, OK. Who’s your client?’ And he’s like, ‘Floyd Mayweather.'”Flipping changed the whole conversation.”Bugzy claimed it was Mayweather’s dad and former trainer Floyd Sr who spotted him as a potential opponent. He said: “Before I even thought of, ‘Hold on, am I getting my head punched in there all night long?’ I just said, ‘Yeah.’ “He said, ‘Floyd Sr likes your physique, he said you look strong.’ So then we start talking to them about the weight, like, ‘What do you want me to weigh on this night?'”And they’re like, ‘Yeah, you can come in heavier.’ And I thought, ‘Flipping heck, that gives me a puncher’s chance.'”Mayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 35, in a crossover clash. But he has since continued to box in exhibition bouts against names from the MMA, boxing and social media world. His last was in June 2023 against the grandson of notorious mob boss John Gotti, which he won by disqualification as a brawl broke out in the ring. Mayweather – who topped Forbes’ rich list of the decade in 2019 with over £700m made – recently took to Instagram to announce his next exhibition would be taking place in Mexico. And Bugzy remains open to facing the boxing great after turning down offers to fight in the past. He said: “That Logan Paul, I reckon he’s a decent boxer, he looks OK, he’s an athlete.”However, it looked like he caught Floyd with a shot and after it, it didn’t look like he knew exactly what to do. If I caught Floyd with a shot, I’d know what to do.”So I’d have thought one or two things are gonna happen, I’m gonna get punched up all night and I’m not going to be able to touch him or I do touch him, if I touch him, I hurt him.”If I hurt him, with the right training I reckon I could follow it up with a second phase attack and potentally get him out of there.”So I thought, feels like Floyd is still taking chances if he’s saying I can come in a bit heavier.”Obviously, I’m a busy bee, and if I’m going to take a slot out of my life to live as a proper boxer, train for flipping 12 weeks to go in a boxing ring and risk it all, I’m going to try and make it happen.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So in my long song I just mention it and I just say, ‘If Floyd really wants to fight, I’ll walk the walk.'”These YouTube guys and all that, I don’t fancy putting my name next to that. If I’m going to step out of my lane it has to really make sense.”Bugzy Malone says he has turned down boxing offers beforeCredit: Getty – Contributor More