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Perhaps the biggest fight of 2024 is turning out to be one that came out of nowhere! Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, the exact opposite of a match made in heaven, will enter the ring on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home to the Dallas Cowboys. However, should ‘The Problem Child’ Paul be worried about Tyson’s power?

Absolutely! Even at the age of 57, the former heavyweight champion is one of the most feared people on earth. However, is Jake Paul afraid of him? The answer lies in the latest episode of BS w/ Jake Paul podcast, where the influencer boxer reacted to one of Tyson’s training clips. But it doesn’t end there. He even slammed former rival Tyrone Woodley for his prediction about the impending clash!

Jake Paul asks girlfriend to look away!

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Discussing Paul’s upcoming fight, one of the hosts of the podcast brought up Woodley’s prediction for Paul’s fight. ‘T-Wood,’ whom Paul had demolished not once but twice, had predicted a knockout win for Tyson. So, Paul retorted, “Well, he also predicted that he would knock my head off.”

That’s when one of the hosts proposed Paul should watch Tyson’s recent training footage. He stated, “I don’t know if you’ve seen his recent training footage, but it’s pretty absurd.” Watching the clip with intrigue, Paul seemed impressed by Tyson’s moves but not scared in any way. 

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However, when his girlfriend, Jutta Leerdam, asked, “What if he knocks you out?” Paul suggested that she should “Just look away!” What’s more, Paul wants to know how hard Tyson can hit!

Paul challenges Mike Tyson to become the first to…

Despite what critics say, Jake Paul has had a meteoric rise in  boxing because of his ever-evolving skill set. More impressively, he has never been knocked out, even though he faced “the best” from the UFC world. However, that may change very soon when Tyson enters the ring. So, Paul has issued a challenge. 

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During his BS w/ Jake Paul podcast, Paul stated, “I want to see how hard he hits. Mike, I really want to see, bro. Let’s see all the legends, the myths because you’re Iron Mike Tyson, but I have an iron chin – people know that. I take shots.” He even added that people are underestimating his capability to handle Tyson’s power, and he will prove them wrong. 

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While most influencer boxers would think twice before poking the sleeping giant, Jake Paul has decided to enter the ring with him. Meanwhile, his reaction to Tyson’s training doesn’t indicate he is worried. However, everyone has a plan until they get hit in the face. Do you think Paul can handle Mike Tyson?

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