The 58-year-old former heavyweight champion skilled an ulcer flare-up, necessitating a interval of relaxation and restoration.Regardless of the setback, Tyson appeared assured and ready for the November 15 showdown.
Generally known as ‘Iron Mike’, Tyson boasts a formidable skilled report of 50 wins, 6 losses. He was broadly thought to be one of the crucial formidable heavyweights in boxing historical past. Nonetheless, this struggle in opposition to Paul will mark Tyson’s return to the ring after a prolonged hiatus, as he hasn’t competed professionally since 2005.
On the press convention, Tyson did not mince phrases about his choice to return to the ring after virtually 20 years. “As a result of I can. Who else can do it however me? We’ve a YouTuber preventing the best fighter ever to dwell,” he mentioned, as quoted by Reuters.
“He could have been within the ring with individuals who have the identical intentions, however the actuality, no. As quickly as I catch this man, it should be completely over, he’s going to run. He’s gonna run like a thief.”
Paul retaliated by saying that he would knock out Tyson.
“I’m right here to make 40 million {dollars} and knock out a legend,” Paul mentioned. “I like Mike and I respect him however we aren’t buddies anymore till Nov. 15,” he mentioned.
“I’m terrified,” reacted Tyson when requested if he was afraid.
Paul, a 27-year-old former YouTuber who has transitioned into boxing, will face an opponent practically three a long time his senior in his upcoming bout. Paul has a formidable 10-1 report in his boxing profession to this point.
The extremely anticipated match will probably be held on the large AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which serves as the house discipline for the Dallas Cowboys.
