Mike Tyson claims Jake Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring
Mike Tyson said he was fit and ready for his November 15 fight against Jake Paul as the two American boxers held a joint news conference in New York City.
The match was originally scheduled for July 20 but was postponed after former world heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, had an ulcer flare-up that forced some resting time.
“Iron Mike”, who has a 50-6 record with 44 knockouts, was one of the most feared heavyweights in history but has not fought a professional fight since 2005.
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“He may have been in the ring with people who have the same intentions, but the actuality, no.
“As soon as I catch this guy it’s going to be totally over, he is going to run. He is gonna run like a thief.”
Paul, who was booed and heckled by the crowd, claimed he would put Tyson to sleep.
“I am here to make $40 million and knock out a legend,” Paul said.
“I love Mike and I respect him but we are not friends anymore until November 15.”
When asked if he was afraid of being in the ring with Paul, Tyson replied sarcastically: “I am terrified.”
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, is 31 years his junior and has a 10-1 boxing record.
The fight will be streamed live globally on Netflix and will take place at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
