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Mike Tyson is gearing up for his coming fight with Jake Paul. The American fighter has kept the fans updated about his training regime and health, and his social media handles give a sneak peek into all this. Now he sent the fans down memory lane, as he went through a grueling neck training session, something that had become associated with him in his heydays.

Tyson, 58, will turn back the clock as he steps into the boxing ring and stakes his professional record on November 15. However, his age and health concerns have worried the fans, who have labeled the matchup a gross mismatch. But it seems ‘Iron Mike’ has sent Paul, 27, a message ahead of their fight and reassured his fans.

Mike Tyson flaunts his harrowing training session

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Tyson, at 50-6, turned to his Instagram handle and uploaded a clip of him training his neck on a machine in the gym. The fans could witness him inclining his neck forward and sideways, as he tried to strengthen his neck muscles. In addition, the caption read, “While Jake keeps talking, I’m going to keep training. Going to f–k him up.”

 

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Therefore, the message is obvious to everyone: The former world champion is giving his all and won’t leave any stone unturned. What’s more? He has regularly uploaded clips of him doing pad work and hitting the punching bag. However, his intense neck training sent the fans into a frenzy, as they turned to the comment section and expressed their candid opinions about it.

Tyson’s training clip sways the fans

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Tyson’s daughter, Milan, was among the first ones to make a hilarious comment. She wrote, “Bros in the gym.” The two share a close bond and make a regular appearance on each other’s social media profiles. The fans could even expect Milan Tyson to be in the stands, cheering for her father, as he does the same whenever she plays her tennis matches.

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Evander Holyfield also left a comment and expressed his amazement with “😳.” He defeated Tyson twice in his career and retired at the age of 48. So, he understands the toll it takes to push one’s body and prepare it for a professional fight

A fan had an interesting take on Tyson’s nickname ‘Iron Mike’ and predicted a grim future for Paul. They declared, “Iron man will feed Jake with some iron punches.” Tyson had carved out a reputation as a heavy hitter and had a penchant for knockouts and that power could cause trouble for Paul still.

A user cautioned Tyson and asked him to shield his neck. They announced, “Protect Ya Neck.” Tyson already has had some health troubles in the recent past, including sciatica, hip surgery, and a stomach ulcer, and pushing his neck to the extreme could turn out disastrous for him

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Lastly, someone believed Tyson had to work on his card. They argued, “Exhibition fight but you should just be working on your cardio-You’re as strong as you’re going to get.” Tyson has a significant 30-year gap with Paul and he could find himself in trouble if he empties his gas tank in the initial rounds and fails to knock out Paul. His stamina then could cause serious trouble for him.

What do you make of this training clip posted by Mike Tyson? Let us know in the comments below.

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