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MIKE TYSON sent Jake Paul a chilling warning ahead of their fight by breaking a boxing pad with one punch.Heavyweight legend Tyson, 58, and YouTuber Paul, 27, are scheduled to lock horns next Friday at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Mike Tyson broke a boxing pad in half with one punch before facing Jake PaulCredit: YouTube/Most Valuable PromotionsTyson allowed cameras in during his latest training sessionCredit: YouTube/Most Valuable PromotionsTyson almost sent his sparring partner through the ropesCredit: YouTube/Most Valuable PromotionsThis poses as quite a controversial encounter with many claiming the Problem Child is looking for clout against his almost 60-year-old opponent, who retired almost 20 years ago.Concerns increased when the initial match date of July 20 had to be postponed after Tyson suffered severe stomach ulcers, which he claims were the result of a poor diet, during a flight.However, the American boxing legend is showing strong signs that his senior age will not pose as a problem when he returns to the ring on November 15.Iron Mike allowed cameras to film his latest training session at the Mike Tyson Boxing Club, which showed him blasting his sparring partner to the point that he almost sent him through the ropes.Read Moe on BoxingAnd then Tyson’s coach Rafael Cordeiro was left in shock as he showed the cameras some “really good equipment” that his fighter broke with his fists.More specifically, the former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion smashed a boxing pad in half.Cordeiro told Most Valuable Promotions: “Broke. Broke. Can you imagine Jake’s face? If you make this, this is really good equipment. “Couldn’t handle the punch, Mike’s punch. Can you imagine that kid? Whoo!” Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTyson looked so good that he is open to prolonging his boxing career after fighting Paul.That is despite the famous bruiser requiring additional brain and hearts checks.Mike Tyson smashed me to smithereens in front of his favourite fighter and left me crying… but we became best friendsHe will also need to undergo a pre-bout drug testing alongside Paul.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…JAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTTyson and Paul will face off next week in a controversial boxing matchCredit: Rex More

AN INJURY has forced a last-minute cancellation on the undercard Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in Texas.Lucas Bahdi will now fight Armando CasamonicaCorey Marksman was forced to pull outCredit: @2smoovemarksmanAnd set to feature on the bill was a lightweight bout between Canada’s Lucas Bahdi and American Corey Marksman. But Marksman was forced out with just a week to go – leaving 17-0 Bahdi scrambling for a new opponent. Armando Casamonica of Italy, with a 14-0 record, answered the call to keep the fight alive. It is just the latest change in the event, which was due to take place on July 20 until Tyson was forced out amid a health precaution. READ MORE IN BOXINGIron Mike suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight but was later passed medically fit to continue training. But he is required to undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age with the fight to be professionally sanctioned. It will be Tyson’s first pro bout in almost 20 YEARS – the night he retired against Kevin McBride. And he talked down any health concerns, saying: “I’m just doing really well. I’m doing really well.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.“Like when you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fight“He only has 10 fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has 10 f***ing fights, okay?“If I can fight 10 per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that. And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

MIKE TYSON is showing shades of his prime in training to fight Jake Paul – as fans were given a first look into their training camps. The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in Texas.Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: Netflix Tyson has been rolling back the clock in campHead trainer Rafael Cordeiro holds the pads for TysonCredit: Netflix And the fight for the ages is to be aired on Netflix, marking the streaming services’ first foray into live boxing. The subscription giants are to release a three-part docuseries in the lead-up to the fight with fans already given a short preview of their camps. Tyson has some familiar faces helping him prepare for his first professional bout in almost 20 YEARS.MMA mastermind Rafael Cordeiro – who cornered Tyson for his exhibition comeback in 2020 – is the lead trainer.READ MORE BOXING NEWSHe is joined by Billy White, who has known Iron Mike since their teenage years having both been mentored by the great Cus D’Amato. And White claimed Tyson – who has turned 58 since filming – is showing glimpses of his brilliant best in the gym. He said: “I look at him and I see him do moves sometimes it takes me back to when he’s 25. And I look at him and I’m like, ‘Wow.’ He amazes me.”Cordeiro has the punishing job of holding the pads and body belt for boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion of all time. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The power is unbelievable. There’s nobody like Mike, why? Because there’s nobody who’s 57 years old doing what he does.””Expect to see the same Mike Tyson, with more knowledge. The same Mike Tyson with more patience and the same Mike Tyson with the same intensity.”Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fightTony Brady and Andy Velcich are tasked with getting Tyson – who was 20 when he first became champ – into fighting shape. And Brady said: “The best athletes to work with are the ones that you have to pull back. As opposed to ones you have to push, you don’t have to push Mike.”Velcich added: “We have to tell Mike to take a step back and chill. That’s the difference. Mike doesn’t have an off-switch.”Tyson went eight exhibition rounds with Roy Jones Jr four years ago but his career officially ended in 2005. He quit on his stool against Kevin McBride – who also worked as a tree surgeon – but returns against Paul to put his record on the line. Although the bout will be competed over revised eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – and bigger 14oz gloves instead of 10oz. Paul, 27, has ten wins and only a single loss to Tommy Fury, 25, on his boxing record. And Theo Chambers is his head coach with former super-middleweight boxer J’Leon Love assistant in the corner. And Love said: “If Mike Tyson can knock out Jake Paul, he will. Guaranteed, bad. “But f*** that, the legend must fall. We gotta do what we gotta do.”I know what it feels like to wanna accomplish something that nobody really feels you can do. “I know what it’s like to have your back against the wall. I don’t care what nobody thinks. I think Jake is the same way.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know Theo Chambers is the same way, just a bunch of bad asses that don’t care.”Chambers added: “As long as Jake is not intimidated by Tyson, I would hate for him to knock Mike Tyson out, but that’s just what’s gonna happen.”Jake Paul using a neck strengthening exerciseCredit: Netflix The YouTube star is based in Puerto RicoCredit: Netflix Jake Paul is 10-1 as a boxerCredit: Netflix He is expecting to KO TysonCredit: Netflix More