*Former heavyweight title winner Deontay Wilder is anxious that Mike Tyson could possibly be severely injured if he fights Jake Paul.
As we reported earlier through CNN, Paul, 27, will face the 57-year-old heavyweight legend in an exhibition boxing match on July 20. The occasion will likely be broadcast solely on Netflix and held on the 80,000-seat capability AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, house of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Tyson final fought professionally in June 2005 and boasts a 50-6 profession file.
“I believe it’s unhealthy the fee has licensed Mike Tyson as a result of he hasn’t been lively in 20 years, so they need to not simply license him due to who he’s, that’s how folks get harm – God forbid he will get harm,” Wilder informed Sportsbook Overview.
“Folks can get hit within the improper place and on the improper time, there’s a number of examples the place guys have been hit right into a coma. It’s simple to do. He’s too previous for this.
“On the finish of the day, nobody provides a f— about Mike,” Wilder added.
“So long as you’re keen to endure the implications if one thing unhealthy goes improper,” he stated.
In the meantime, Jake Paul beforehand said, “This would be the struggle of a lifetime.”
“My sights are set on turning into a world champion, and now I’ve an opportunity to show myself towards the best heavyweight champion ever, the baddest man on the planet, and probably the most harmful boxer of all time,” Paul stated in an announcement.
“He’s grown considerably as a boxer over time, so it is going to be plenty of enjoyable to see what the desire and ambition of a ‘child’ can do with the expertise and aptitude of a GOAT (best of all time),” Tyson stated of Paul, per an announcement.
“It’s a full circle second that will likely be past thrilling to observe; as I began him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my struggle with Roy Jones and now I plan to complete him.”
Tyson has been hitting the fitness center laborious to coach for the struggle — watch the YouTube clip under.
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