bet88 Jake Paul vows to knock out Mike Tyson in Texas bout

Jake Paul weighs in the day before his fight against Mike Tyson at the Toyota Music Factory. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

IRVING, Texas–Jake Paul is betting on himself to beat boxing legend Mike Tyson when the pair meet in the ring in Texas on Friday (US time) in what the social media star turned prizefighter predicts will be a slugfest.

The 27-year-old Paul, who is more than three decades Tyson’s junior, said he hoped for a vintage performance from “Iron Mike,” who will be fighting in his first professional bout since 2005.

Article continues after this advertisement

“I want him to be that old savage Mike,” Paul (10-1) said during a press conference on Wednesday.

FEATURED STORIES SPORTS UAAP: UP shuts down FEU's Final Four bid, ends slump SPORTS Pido looks to write 'new story' in UST's UAAP Final Four return SPORTS Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as hits don't match hype

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds

“I want that killer. I want the hardest match possible Friday night and I want there to be no excuses from anyone when I knock him out.”

Article continues after this advertisement

A subdued Tyson (50-6) was anything but fierce during the press conference, offering only short answers to pointed questions and uninterested in engaging in the back-and-forth Paul was clearly itching for.

Article continues after this advertisement

“I’m just ready to fight,” he said flatly at various times during the media availability.

Article continues after this advertisement

Mike Tyson (L) slaps Jake Paul as they face off during their ceremonial weigh-in at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on November 14, 2024 in Irving, Texas. The two are scheduled to meet in a heavyweight bout on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Christian Petersen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Paul described Tyson’s demeanor as “boring.”

Tyson, known as the “Baddest Man on the Planet,” was one of the most fearsome heavyweight champions of all time during his heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but the fight with Paul had to be rescheduled from July due to the 58-year-old’s ulcer flare-up in late May.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: Mike Tyson concedes role of villain to young foe Jake Paul

Tyson showed some signs of life when asked what losing to Paul would mean to his legacy.

“I’m not going to lose,” he said.

As the reporter began her follow-up question, Tyson interrupted.

“I’m not going to lose! Did you hear what I said?” he thundered.

The showman Paul, meanwhile, leaned heavily into gimmicks.

READ: Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul in final face-off before bout

He revealed a diamond-spiked ear cover, a cheeky reference to Tyson’s wild 1997 fight against Evander Holyfield where Tyson lost his WBA heavyweight title after being disqualified for biting off part of his opponent’s ear.

Paul, who challenged the undercard fighters on the dais who doubted he would prevail to cash bets, said the fight would be decisive.

“Somebody is getting put to sleep,” Paul said.

“It’s going to be a war. We’re both heavy hitters. It’s not going the full 16 minutes.”

The anticipated showdown, which has been looked on skeptically by boxing purists but embraced by the broader public, will be held Friday in Arlington, Texas at the home of the Dallas Cowboys and will be streamed live on Netflix NFLX.O.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

SIGN ME UP

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

It will consist of eight two-minute roundsbet88, instead of the regulation three-minute rounds, and each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves instead of the standard 10 ounces to limit punching power.

READ NEXT Gilas officially starts training camp for Fiba Asia Cup qualif... Mike Tyson concedes role of villain to young foe Jake Paul EDITORS' PICK UAAP: UP shuts down FEU’s Final Four bid, ends slump Camarines Sur areas now under Signal No. 5 due to Pepito Legarda hails enactment of Bacoor Assembly of 1898 Act To the trade secretary, please save our bananas Miss Universe 2024 Live Updates MOST READ 67 Eastern Visayas 2025 poll candidates are unopposed LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon Pepito Miss Universe 2024 Live Updates Super Typhoon Pepito now approaching landfall in Catanduanes Follow @FMangosingINQ on Twitter --> View comments