Jake Paul sends three-word message to Mike Tyson after boxing legend delivered health update following scare
Jake Paul has responded after Mike Tyson said he was feeling '100 per cent' on social media
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Jake Paul has responded after Mike Tyson said he was feeling '100 per cent' following a recent health scare.
Iron Mike had a ulcer flare up while on a plane from Miami to Los Angeles, plunging his bout with Paul into doubt.
He has since insisted he's feeling 100 per cent, however, with his showdown with Paul on July 20 set to go ahead as planned.
"Now feeling 100 per cent even though I don't need to be to beat Jake Paul," he said on X.
His opponent has now responded on Instagram, however, with the 27-year-old joking that Tyson was 'mean' for his comments.
"Hey that’s mean!" he quipped.
Paul has regularly commented on Tyson's social media uploads as their clash later in the year rapidly approaches.
But news of Iron Mike feeling good, and having no serious health problems, is good to hear.
Many fans want the 57-year-old to withdraw from the bout, with some fearing Tyson is tarnishing his legacy by returning to the ring.
And Ricky Hatton, speaking to Lord Ping, has said the fight is a 'p**s-take' and shouldn't be taking place.
"We have a saying in Manchester, and that is that this is a bit of a p**s-take," he said.
"That is exactly where we are with this fight. It’s an absolute joke.
"I think it’s a complete shambles to be honest with you. Someone needs to have a word and try and stop it from happening.
"I’ve always said that the influencer fighting game is entertainment, and I’ve never really had an issue with influencer boxing; UFC fighters fighting boxers, YouTubers fighting rappers, whatever it is.
"If people want to watch it, then that’s fine. Let’s call it what it is, entertainment.
"There’s room for both boxing and influencer boxing as long as the big fights keep getting made.
"YouTubers fighting isn’t hurting the sport of boxing, boxing is hurting boxing because big fights aren’t happening.
"I don’t begrudge anyone making a few quid.
"Good luck to the likes of Tommy Fury, KSI, Jake Paul, whoever, but this fight is a complete fiasco.
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Jake Paul's upcoming fight with Mike Tyson is one of the most controversial bouts in boxing history
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"Someone needs to intervene and take it out of their hands. Money talks in the entertainment business, but come on!
"To be honest, Mike is looking good for his 58 years – I wouldn’t mind looking like him at that age – he looks explosive.
"Trust me, if he can hit Jake Paul on the chin, he’ll knock him into the middle of next week.
"I’ve seen Tyson on the pads, and he looks sharp, but he’s 58. Can he maintain it? At his age, your body isn’t conditioned to take the punishment that will be coming back to you.
"As for Jake Paul, if he were to knock him out, he’ll be knocking out one of his heroes.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are good friends outside of the ring
"How could he live with that on his conscience? It doesn’t matter how much money is involved, how would you be able to look at yourself in the mirror?
"I think it’s completely crazy. It’s a joke.
"Nothing surprises me in the boxing and entertainment business.
"I don’t mind the influencers doing their thing, I don’t mind the exhibition fights when the matchups are even, but this one is on another level completely."