The combat sports community is hooked on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, with fighters across the globe coming forward to give their predictions.
Rightly or wrongly, the battle of the generations has captured the imagination of the public, with 80,000 fans set to pack into AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA, to watch the action unfold.
Sporting superstars pick Jake Paul to knockout Mike Tyson
BloodyElbow.com has compiled a list of famous faces who believe that Jake Paul will render Mike Tyson unconscious on November 15.
Logan Paul said on Instagram: “Let’s go, Jake! Mike Tyson, you don’t even know. You’re messing with the Pauls, bruh. Let’s go, Jake. First-round knockout. Yeet!”
In an interview with talkSPORT, Stephen Thompson expressed his concerns: “At this age, I don’t think Mike Tyson should be taking any damage or damaging his legacy. I think it could damage his legacy because if he gets beaten by Jake Paul, that’s what he could remembered by.”
Sean O’Malley told The Schmo: “I just feel like Jake is too locked in it, been in it too long, in the last five years who’s been in it more? I think that matters. He’s what, 30-years younger? I just don’t see this ending well for Uncle Mike.”
In a breakdown with talkSPORT, British boxing champion, Denzel Bentley, explained: “Tyson is going to try, but it won’t be enough. He’s not been hit in the face for however many years. It’s two-minute rounds, which means the pace is going to be really fast. Can his heart hold up to that? I think Jake Paul wins.”
Former NFL star-turned-boxer Le’Veon Bell gave his prediction to The Schmo, claiming: “I think he beats Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson is obviously going to look great for his age. But at the end of the day, Jake Paul has been doing this, he’s locked in and he got it right now.”
Superstars of the fighting world and the movie industry predict Mike Tyson will roll back the years against Jake Paul
While many expect Paul to secure the victory, others believe Tyson can produce one more moment of greatness.
Roy Jones Jr said in an interview with MMANYTT: “I believe in Mike, likely via decision. But if he wants to finish it, he can. Yet, if he’s just looking to enjoy the fight, he might take it slow and have some fun”.
Tyson Fury told The Stomping Ground: “Listen, if Mike Tyson hits anybody, I don’t care if he’s 90, he’s gonna knock them out cold, isn’t he? Obviously, I have to back Mike Tyson. I’m named after the legend, and I’ll back him. As he always backs me, I’m backing Mike for the knockout. Come on, Mike!”
Movie star, Mark Wahlberg informed Clockednloaded, that’s he’s hoping the icon still has something left in the tank, saying: “Mike is a dear friend and hopefully he’s going to be healthy and he does that old Mike thing just one more time.”
Lennox Lewis told Fox 29: “Mike Tyson’s gonna win. He’s not that old. Don’t take him too softly. We’re one year apart. You can fight somebody like that and do well because the person you’re fighting is not a true fighter, and there’s a hundred things that you’ve forgotten that he’s learning.”
Speaking with Fight Hub, Evander Holyfield exclaimed: “Mike is like a snake. He’ll pop out on you. He gets there too quick. But if you charge him, you’re going to smother him. He pushes off his legs so he’s too close, but if you give him room everybody gets knocked out going backwards. Give him room and you’re gonna be messed up.”
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