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Mike Tyson is a boxer who needs no introduction. His remarkable career is a major reason why many people were drawn to the sport of boxing. Tyson is a key figure who attracted a large fan base and greatly contributed to the promotion of the sport. 'Iron Mike' dominated opponents and created significant problems for them, and many consider him one of the greatest ever, alongside other well-known names. What is surprising is Tyson's recent admission that there is one fighter he wouldn’t want to face in the ring; and that fighter isn’t even a heavyweight.
“He’s so underrated but so over-polarised here," Tyson told ES NEWS of Benavidez, as quoted by Talk Sport.
"Listen, I’d be afraid to fight him too if I was in that division.
No one even has a chance against him, and I’m talking facts.”
For boxing fans who may not know much about David Benavidez, he is a 27-year-old American boxer and former WBC super middleweight champion who has instilled fear in many opponents. Although there are several names mentioned as potential opponents, Benavidez is focused on building his career in his weight class and remaining among the best.
Canelo Alvarez is often cited as a possible opponent for Benavidez, but Alvarez has stated he would only take the fight for $200 million. Benavidez's promoter confirmed that an offer was made for the match, but Alvarez declined, choosing another opponent instead.
Frustrated by these developments, Benavidez moved up to light heavyweight, where he started strong with a victory over Oleksandr Gvozdyk. This success has earned him the position of WBC mandatory challenger for the winner of the undisputed light heavyweight title fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Alvarez, on the other hand, will defend his WBC and WBO titles against Edgar Berlanga on September 14.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
Fans will have the chance to see Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul on November 14 at the stadium in Dallas. Although the fight was initially scheduled for two months ago, Tyson had to withdraw due to an ulcer flare-up. Jake Paul is highly motivated for this fight, motivated to showcase his skills in the ring against one of the sport’s greats, Mike Tyson. In an interview with TMZ, Paul addressed Tyson’s health and expressed that he is not concerned. Paul believes Tyson is healthy and that fans will witness an exciting match between the two. Paul is optimistic about the fight and enthusiastic for the opportunity to share the ring with such a boxing legend.
“I don’t have concerns,” Paul said.
“He’s doing great. He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great. That’s what we’re focused on, and there’s not a backup currently.”
Experts and boxing fans alike believe that this match should be sanctioned as an official bout. Jake Paul views stepping into the ring as akin to going to war, fully aware of the potential for injury. He stresses that if you want to be part of the sport, you must be prepared for everything.
“A pro fight means war, and I don’t take it lightly,” Paul said. “You can get seriously hurt or injured in there. So, if you’re not in there to go to war, then you should just get out.”
Jake Paul expressed that it is an honor to share the ring with Mike Tyson, but he feels he must finish the fight. He compared the match to a war, where everything is allowed, and while he respects Tyson, he knows that in a professional fight, one must go all the way and risk everything. Paul stated that despite his admiration for Tyson and the respect he will always have for him, he believes Tyson will also respect him for his contributions to the sport.
Paul and Tyson will fight for eight rounds of two minutes each, instead of the standard three-minute rounds typical for men’s professional matches. They will also wear 14-ounce gloves.
Mike Tyson explained that there is no one else who can make such a surprising impact on the sports world like this fight between him and Jake Paul. He emphasized that while they are friends outside the ring, once they step into the ring, they will not be friends. Tyson acknowledged that their match is something special and stressed that, despite being friends outside the ring, they will be rivals when they’re fighting.
Younger boxing fans are excited about the fight, while some older fans feel it’s a mockery of the sport and believe it won’t bring anything of interest. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.
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