Mike Tyson and Jake Paul press conference to have 'special guest' with boxing duo to address controversy
Boxing news: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will address the controversy surrounding their fight on August 18
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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's press conference will have a 'special guest' in attendance when they address the media on August 18.
Controversy continues to surround the bout due to the huge 30-year age gap between the two fighters.
Tyson is arguably the best heavyweight of all time but, at the age of 58, there's no guarantee he'll still possess the magic of old.
As for Paul, the 27-year-old is a divisive figure in the sport - though did recently impress in his knockout win over Mike Perry.
Boxing news: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will address the controversy surrounding their fight on August 18
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Most Valuable Promotions, Paul's company, have now confirmed that Super Bowl Hall of Famer Peyton Manning will serve as a 'special guest' for the upcoming press conference.
"Following the announcement earlier this week from Most Valuable Promotions, Netflix, and Fanatics Events that Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will face off at an exclusive press conference on Sunday, August 18, at the inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC, it was revealed today that Super Bowl Hall of Famer Peyton Manning will serve as a special guest during one of the most highly anticipated events of the Fanatics Fest weekend," a press release said.
"Manning will be on-hand as both fighters come face to face for the first time since the historic bout was rescheduled."
Paul has won 10 of his 11 fights, with a defeat to Tommy Fury the only time he's failed to come out on top.
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He has come in for plenty of criticism over the course of his short boxing career, with many unhappy he's about to go up against a man 31 years his junior.
Tyson recently suffered an ulcer flare up, leading to concerns that he may not be well enough to return to the ring.
But Iron Mike remains as determined as ever to take part in the fight, having last fought Roy Jones Jr back in 2020.
Paul's old sparring partner Anthony Taylor, meanwhile, has fired a warning to Tyson.
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Speaking recently to Instant Casino, he suggested the boxing icon will be like a 'lamb to the slaughter' on November 15.
He also expressed fears over a 'concussive ending' to the showdown in Texas.
“Mike Tyson needs to take a leaf out of KSI’s book and pull out of his fight against Jake Paul," he said.
"I’ve worked with Jake behind the scenes, and trust me, you haven’t seen what he’s capable of.
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Boxing news: Peyton Manning will be a 'special guest' for the press conference between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul
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“Tyson is a lamb to a slaughter. I worry about a concussive ending because Jake is a real fighter now.
"I’ve known him for five years and he’s developed into a real fighter. When Tyson tires Jake will make Tyson pay.
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“Jake’s cardio is next level. Did you ever see Homer Simpson bide his time, soak up a bit of punishment and then knock over his exhausted opponent?
"Well, Mike’s 58 and he’s going to get tired real quick."