Jake Paul has made two ruthless promises to Mike Tyson – claiming he will outbox and knock out the boxing legend in their blockbuster bout.
The Youtuber-turned-boxer, with a 10-1 professional record, will take on the most intriguing challenge of his career so far against the former king of heavyweight boxing. While there is a 31-year age gap between the pair, the idea of a relative novice taking on the man once known as The Baddest Man on the Planet has generated plenty of debate.
Paul enters the fight as the favorite, but Tysons power makes it an intriguing fight despite the big gulf in age between them. Yet while most – including his own mother – fear for Paul, the man himself insists he will be the one to win by knockout.
Speaking after completing open workouts on Tuesday, Paul said: Im just blessed to be here. So grateful for all the fans that show up, and Dallas is going to be an amazing night on Friday. Im just having fun, doing my thing. I feel really good. Sharp, powerful, explosive. Its going to be a short night for Mike.
Its not about how long youve been doing something, its about how good you do it. On Friday night, people are going to see me outbox the person thats been doing it their whole life.
Friday my dream comes true and my career starts. This is the beginning of an amazing journey. What Ive done so far doesnt matter – Friday night my career starts.
When addressing his mom sat at ringside, he said: She doesnt like watching Mike Tyson throw punches because shes a little bit scared. But Mom, I promise you, I was built for this, destined for this.
The gods got me, the universe has got me, and I, Jake Joseph Paul, will knock out Mike Tyson, Friday November 15. It is written in the history books.
Tyson has made a confident vow of his own ahead of the fight, promising his kids they will see him a different light after watching him in the ring on Friday.
He said: Well, family is everything. But to my children, Im nobody. But that night theyre going to find out their fathers very special.
The night of the fight theyre going to realize theyd better watch it when they talk crap to me!