Jake Paul received a brutal reality check. The Problem Child’s stars have taken a plunge ever since he attempted to crawl up to Mike Tyson at their official weigh-ins. Not only did ‘Iron Mike’ smack him in the face, but fans and pros have also trolled Paul on the internet. Colby Covington also joined the fray and went a step ahead, bursting the bubble of a “tough fight” for the fans.
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, will fight this coming Saturday at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, as they put their professional record on the line. However, the fans and pros are split in two over the fight’s outcome. But they are unanimous in pointing out the former world champion’s health concerns and chances of his body holding up.
Covington, 36, turned to his social media handle, as he blamed the ‘Problem Child’ for his tactics of picking up an older opponent and also cautioned the fans not to fall for the “propaganda.”
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Confirming his presence in Dallas for the fight, ‘Chaos’ said, “In typical Jake Paul fashion, he’s decided to take on what remains of a 60-year-old Mike Tyson. What’s next for Jake? You’re gonna dig up the corpse of Rocky Marciano and take his 0? You’re not a tough guy, you’re a pimple faced p*ssy.”
In addition, the former interim champion hoped for Tyson, at 50-6, not to sustain a serious injury. He continued, “Mike doesn’t belong in the ring anymore. He belongs in the early bird special. Don’t fall for the hype and the propaganda—the ‘Iron Mike’ still got it. This is gonna be pathetic. And I truly hope Mike doesn’t get seriously injured against a chemically enhanced YouTube lab rat.”
Meanwhile, Paul, at 10-1, is brimming with a feeling of revenge for the slap he took on the stage.
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Jake Paul’s burning desire to KO Mike Tyson
In a conversation with Ariel Helwani, moments after the slap, Paul downplayed Tyson’s power. That’s not all. The Cleveland native also specified his intention to knock out the former world champion. He declared in a hyped-up voice, “Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap, buddy. But tomorrow you’re getting knocked the f*ck out. I’m f*cking him up, Ariel… It’s personal now! He must die!”
Tyson’s health concerns have kept the fans worried in the lead-up to the fight. His ulcer flare-up even pushed the fight to a later date. But if ‘Baddest Man on Planet’ is confident, then it might spell trouble for Paul. However, as suggested by Covington, Tyson’s health and medical issues, along with his lifestyle, remain a major factor. It might cause harm to him inside the ring.
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