The whole fighting community awaits July 20th with concern and disbelief as the all-time boxing legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson announces his return to the ring against the hottest name in crossover boxing, Jake Paul. Years after retirement, Tyson made an unexpected appearance in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition boxing match.
Both legends fought a decent fight throughout, with neither getting seriously hurt, and the world believed it was finally time for both fighters to ride off into the sunset. However, with the startling news of Paul vs Tyson, the fighting community have collectively lost their minds, being heavily concerned for Tyson’s health.
Chael Sonnen takes sly dig at Mike Tyson
Although fans have always acknowledged the phenomenal shape Tyson has kept himself in even after all these years, there is still a ray of worry. In multiple training footages of Tyson over the years, he has still looked considerably polished, but the veteran of the sport will reach the ripe age of 58 when he steps in against Jake Paul.
Facing a 26-year-old boxer could pose threats to Tyson’s well-being if he suffers powerful blows from Paul. Tyson recently posted a video of himself and his team beginning training camp for the upcoming bout. He is seen working pads in the footage, where he still looks composed and precise with his strikes.
But UFC legend Chael Sonnen did not have nice words to say about the footage, as he claimed it to be “fake.” He claimed to believe so as the veteran was not sweating in the video.
In the future, if you’re ever going to spend five seconds hitting mitts, as a way of making the audience believe you’re doing a training session, make sure you splash water on your face and T-shirt first. https://t.co/5MZ11RjshH
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) March 14, 2024
Fans did not get behind Sonnen’s claims however, with many throwing it back at him, saying things like, “Those 5 seconds of training is all he needs for you, Chael.”
Mike Tyson gears up to face Jake Paul
Although most of Mike Tyson’s peers and supporters have expressed disapproval and worry about him taking the fight against Paul, Tyson does not seem to care about the overwhelming 31-year age difference and is coming in to give it his all. If we shift from discussing the dangers Mike has to face and instead focus on the true magnitude of what will happen if Tyson is able to significantly damage Paul.
Below is a compilation of all training footage of the recent Mike Tyson, showcasing his thunderous speed and power for an older fighter. It further suggests that Tyson may not have lost it all just yet and might still retain some of that ferocious power he once possessed.
What makes the fighting world even more special is that we truly do not know the outcome that will present itself in a fight, no matter how badly or strongly the odds are stacked against or in the favor of a fighter and his opponent.
