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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul is introduced prior to his bout against Tyron Woodley at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul is introduced prior to his bout against Tyron Woodley at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
In December 2021, Jake Paul scored the biggest win of his boxing career by demolishing Tyron Woodley with a mammoth KO. With this impeccable win, Paul made waves and a lot of fans began aligning him up with some boxing biggies. One name that popped up in the scenario was Mike Tyson.
There were massive rumors about both the men squaring off in an exhibition tussle.
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But, the 25-year-old recently came up with a clarification regarding this rumored matchup and more. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on ‘The MMA Hour’, he said, “No, no, it’s not real.”
“I would him fight him though but there were never any discussions about that like he said it himself like I saw him in St. Bart’s on New Year and it was very cordial and we took a picture together and like just you know, he’s like, he’s like a friend you know so.”
“If we were to fight like who knows but it would be weird like I know if I would really want that, but there’s been there’s been no discussions,” added Paul.
‘The Problem Child’ is waiting to get his hands on a pro-boxer, and Tyson is far from entering the pro-boxing circuit again. He only took an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. and never fought since then.
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Also, Tyson recently spoke about never fighting again. As a result, the potential bout with Jake Paul seems impossible to take place.
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Casuals, as well as hardcore boxing enthusiasts, wish to see Jake Paul take on a professional boxer. Also, Paul himself remained eager at one point to confront the veteran, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley fight at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
But there’s no advancement in this fight ever since then.
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Paul seems ready to roar against a pro-boxer next, and the world will be keen to see who he really faces. With time, he’s elevated his skills, and it’s vital for him to test them against a noteworthy name.
Who do you want Jake Paul to face? What do you make of his above comments on a Mike Tyson fight?
