Mike Tyson decides to take on different challenge as fears continue to surround Jake Paul boxing fight
Mike Tyson is set to swap boxing for MMA commentating as controversy continues to surround his upcoming fight with Jake Paul
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Mike Tyson is set to swap boxing for MMA commentating as controversy continues to surround his upcoming fight with Jake Paul.
Iron Mike is gearing up for his big return to action, four years on from his exhibition draw with Roy Jones Jr.
Tyson suffered an ulcer flare up earlier this year, with many figures still unhappy that he's choosing to return to the ring.
The fight could even be cancelled at the last minute, with event organisers ready to pull the plug if he comes up short in any of the medical assessment tests he undergoes 24 hours before the bout.
Mike Tyson is set to swap boxing for MMA commentating as controversy continues to surround his upcoming fight with Jake Paul
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It has now been confirmed that Tyson will be a commentator for Cage Wars 67.
While no stranger to being behind a microphone, it still represents a different challenge for the veteran given he'll be speaking about MMA - instead of boxing.
The event is set to take place on Friday at the Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New York.
He will work alongside his son Amir Tyson, while the venue will undoubtedly bring back some happy memories given he beat Hector Mercedes there on his professional boxing debut back in 1985.
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Tyson is likely to be asked about his upcoming showdown with Paul.
Yet while there are concerns the fight could yet fall through, both men are adamant it's happening.
It will also be intriguing to see if his son provides his verdict on the clash, with Tyson recently hinting his family were frustrated by his decision.
Speaking to Fox, the boxing icon said: “I’m just looking forward to this. This is something that I would say ignites me.
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"It just gives me a life for myself. It’s life within myself. It’s just me doing what I wanna do.
“Forget everybody else. Forget if they wish I’d lose, win, or… it’s about me doing what I wanna do.
“Forget what my wife and kids are, like, thinking about just this one moment, just stick with me and don’t feel sorry for me. Don’t worry about me. That’s all.”
Tyson also proceeded to insist that his children have nothing to do with his fight as the 58-year-old looks to roll back the years.
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“It has nothing to do with my kids. It’s all about me,” he continued. "Nothing to do with them.
"And sometimes I wonder, is that bad? Is that my ego, where it’s just to hell with everybody, I don’t care [that] my health is risked or anything, it’s just who I am.
"They knew I was that way before they married me. They knew I was that way when I had them and then when they were kids, and I’m just gonna always be there.
"I’m always gonna test myself. I’m always gonna push the envelope.
Mike Tyson is raring to go as he prepares to fight Jake Paul on November 15
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“I’m always very nervous and apprehensive until it gets closer to the fight.
"Then, I understand this is reality. I’ve been through this many of times, and I know how to handle this situation."