Whether you love him or hate him, it’s hard to ignore Jake Paul and the impact he has had in the combat sports world. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is currently 10-1 in his boxing record and holds wins over names like Mike Perry, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and even ‘The Spider’ Anderson Silva. Paul is currently scheduled to take on heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson on November 15 and the fight will be streamed around the world on Netflix.

In the world of boxing, where legends are forged in the heat of battle, Paul is an anomaly. A social media star turning into a boxer is not something you’d expect in the ring. Yet, Paul has managed to carve out a place for himself in a sport that demands respect. The secret behind his success? According to Joe Rogan, it’s a combination of his innate skill and being perpetually underestimated!

Joe Rogan reveals Jake Paul’s “strength” as concerns raised over Mike Tyson’s age  

On the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) episode no. 2191, Rogan was joined by Hollywood star, Russel Crowe. During their conversation, the discussion touched upon the topic of boxing. Crowe, like many others, was curious about Rogan’s take on ‘The Problem Child’ and his incredible success inside the squared circle. The UFC color commentator’s response was as surprising as it was insightful as he shared, “I always say, that if Jake Paul was not a YouTube star, if people just looked at him like an up and coming boxer, you would say this kid’s got a lot of f**king talent. He’s dangerous, he’s dangerous.”

Paul’s background as an internet sensation has led many to dismiss him as nothing more than a sideshow, a distraction from the true ‘sweet science’ of boxing. But Rogan, who has seen his fair share of fighters, sees something more. The podcast host pointed out that Paul’s greatest strength lies in being underestimated. “I think his strength is that people for whatever stupid reasons, they underestimate him because of what his background was and they think there’s no way some guy who became famous off of YouTube is going to be an actual legit boxer”, Rogan confessed.

Crowe, intrigued by Rogan’s assessment, also added that Paul seems to treat his body well—an essential factor in any athlete’s success. Rogan agreed, noting that, “Yeah, trains hard. I mean, I’ve watched a lot of his training footage. I’ve watched a lot, I’ve watched all of his fights, he can fight.”

When the topic of Paul’s upcoming bout was brought up, a concerned Rogan exclaimed, “58 is 58. No matter what you’re taking, no matter what they’re doing you’re still 58.” The podcast host did indicate that Mike Tyson might be a “different kind of human being”, but the age difference between him and Paul would still make the fight a daunting task for ‘Iron’.

The bout between Tyson and Paul has also drawn scathing criticism from another prominent name in the world of the MMA who held nothing back against ‘The Problem Child’ and  Tyson’s recent press conference!

‘The Count’ is furious at Paul for “fighter bullsh*t”  

The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight was originally scheduled to take place on July 20 but due to Tyson suffering from an ulcer flare-up, the bout has now been shifted to November 15. The pair also held a press conference recently in New York City to promote the fight, but it has left former UFC champion Michael Bisping incensed at Paul’s display of bravado.

Reacting to the press conference on his YouTube channel, Bisping revealed that his issues aren’t just about the fight itself but what it represents. ‘The Count’ stated that, “Challenge yourself, you pathetic man, you pathetic individual. Fighting is about challenging yourself. Granted, business. Killing it in that regard. But don’t give me this fighter bullsh*t. That’s what gets on my nerves.”

He criticized Paul for positioning himself as a serious competitor while simultaneously choosing an opponent who, in his prime, was one of the most feared men in combat sports but is now far past his peak. Bisping reminded everyone of this fact, stressing that, “The man was a straight killer. Was. Again, the key word.”

Ultimately, this bout is more than just a clash of fists; it’s a collision of eras, reputations, and perceptions. Whether it’s a legitimate competition or simply a lucrative business move, the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will undoubtedly draw a lot of eyeballs. Do you think Jake Paul should have faced a different opponent than Mike Tyson? Or do you think ‘Iron Mike’ still has what it takes to turn back the clock one more time? Let us know in the comments below!