Jake Paul has insisted he will be remembered as a boxing legend by the time he hangs up his gloves as he continues to prepare for his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson.
The 27-year-old has angered many figures within the sport by opting to go up against a man 31 years his senior.
While Tyson is undoubtedly a boxing icon, it's hard to envisage the 58-year-old performing with the same intensity and power as during his prime years in the sport.
Yet Paul isn't concerned and believes fans will remember him for years to come as he gears up for the biggest showdown of his career so far.
Boxing news: Jake Paul believes he will be remembered as 'one of the greatest' as his clash with Mike Tyson looms
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Speaking to Nine's Today, he said: "People think I'm this nice smiley social media content creator. I like to have fun but I'm a killer.
"This is what I was bred to do, this is my destiny.
"I will stop him and become the face of boxing. Whether people hate that or love it they're going to have to accept it.
"I was born to do this and I will be world champion and I will go down in the boxing hall of fame as one of the greatest to ever do this."
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Paul has only been boxing for four years.
His first bout was against AnEsonGib back in 2020, with the 27-year-old reigning supreme in their clash in Florida.
Ever since then, Paul has continued his winning run. While he lost to Tommy Fury in February 2023, that remains the only time he's failed to come out on top.
Given he's the younger man, the former Disney star believes he's got what it takes to beat Tyson.
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Yet Iron Mike is doing his utmost to boost his own chances of victory, with the showdown nearly two weeks away.
Tyson has been working hard in the gym, with the veteran looking in incredible shape as he looks to wind back the clock.
And Gene Kilroy, Muhammad Ali's famous former manager, believes the 58-year-old looks better than ever.
“This is the strongest I’ve ever seen you," he said in a clip that Tyson recently shared on social media.
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"And I’ve known you since you were 13. This impresses the s*** out of me. Nothing impresses me.
“I’m going to tell you the truth. I don’t lie.
"I was worried about him travelling here, travelling there. I can sleep now at night. This is great.
"I'm proud of you, Mike. I'm proud of you. It's a new generation.
Boxing news: Mike Tyson has been working hard as he prepares to fight Jake Paul next month
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"You done more workouts than what I've seen you do the whole time you fought Lennox Lewis. Am I right or wrong?"
Tyson then replied: "Different era brother. It's a whole new ball game."
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