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Can Jake Paul really last 5 rounds with the legendary Mike Tyson, or is he dreaming?

The potbelly Jake Paul is back. But there is a twist this time. Instead of fast food or a Ferrari in the backdrop, it’s a stack of cash that he is playing with. What’s more? The American boxer is ready to risk it on a bet with Mike Tyson. It’s easy money and Amanda Serrano has joined the fray so that ‘Iron Mike’ doesn’t lose out on such an opportunity.

In a recent clip posted by Paul, 27, he could be seen offering Tyson, 58, a sum of $5 million if the latter survived 4 rounds with him. But what if the former world champion lost the fight before that? He might have to get a new tattoo. Paul declared, “If you last more than 4 rounds with me, I’ll give you an extra $5 million. But if you don’t, then you have to get a tattoo that says ‘I love Jake Paul’.”

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After this clip blew up and made rounds on the internet, Serrano, 35, turned to her X handle and asked Tyson, at 50-6, to take the offer. Lauding Paul, the Puerto Rican champion wrote, “Leave it up to my manager @jakepaul for coming up with some Cra cra stuff lmao. I’m sure @MikeTyson isn’t passing this one up! Right Mike?”

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Serrano, at 47-2-1, is also fighting on the card, as she takes on Katie Taylor for the lightweight glory. She has banked her faith on her promoter, Paul, to pick up a win against Tyson, whereas she also looks to avenge her last defeat against Taylor. But the eyes are on Tyson’s comeback and how well he fares against an opponent who is almost 3 decades younger than him.

Mike Tyson’s fitness again in the limelight ahead of the Jake Paul fight

Eric Esch met Tyson a couple of weeks ago and made some concerning remarks about Tyson’s health. In a conversation with AI.com, the former champion disclosed, “I saw Mike about three weeks ago, and he looked pregnant. I would knock him out. He has no chin. The problem with those who have lost to Tyson is they didn’t challenge him.”

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Can Jake Paul really last 5 rounds with the legendary Mike Tyson, or is he dreaming?

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These comments only amplify the critics’ skepticism of the fight after they have labeled it as a gross mismatch. In addition, the updates on Tyson’s declining health and his age have only frustrated his loyal fans. But it remains to be seen whether he could triumph over the age barrier and once again turn the clock and improve his record to 51-6.

What do you make of this comment by Amanda Serrano? Do you believe Mike Tyson will take the offer put on the table by Jake Paul? Let us know in the comments below.

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