Dead End for Jake Paul’s Career as Mike Tyson Fight Delivers Final Blow to YouTuber’s Boxing Stint, Ex-UFC HW Believes

27-year-old Jake Paul is all set to take on boxing legend Mike Tyson on July 20 at the AT and T Arena. While the fans are excited to see ‘Iron,’ some are concerned about the legend. One of the biggest talking points is the age difference between the pair. Tyson will turn 58 at the time of the fight, which is a cause of concern for many.

Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub recently took to his ThicccBoy podcast to share his overall opinion. The 41-year-old pointed out the major consequences Jake Paul could face if he knocked out Mike Tyson. Let us find out what he had to say.

Former UFC heavyweight concerned about Jake Paul’s boxing legacy

Mike Tyson is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the world of boxing. However, at 57, he is way past his prime. His opponent, Jake Paul, is a young gun trying to make a name for himself in professional boxing. ‘The Problem Child’ to date has not faced any big names inside the ring but has managed to knock out a few fighters. However, this time, his opponent is a boxing legend, once capable of knocking out people for fun. Former heavyweight Brendan Schaub feels Paul can knock out Tyson, but he will have to face some consequences.

He said, ” Even though he says he doesn’t care that’s him wanting to get validation from the boxing fan base. Which he’s never going to get. And you’re sure as hell not going to get it knocking out Mike Tyson. They’re gonna hate you even more. That’s why I told him I said you think you have haters now. Knock out the beloved Mike Tyson at 57. Let’s say he starts out cold. The oxygen mask on Mike Tyson. Bro, the amount of visual hate he’s going to get. He doesn’t care. I think he’s going to knock him out . But as far as like Jake’s career, you got to starch him. “

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But why has Mike Tyson decided to fight at this age? Reports suggest that ‘Iron’ will make around $20 million from the fight. Is the legendary boxer fighting because of the monetary benefits? Well, former middleweight champion Michael Bisping feels a bit different about it.

Michael Bisping shares as to why Mike Tyson accepted the fight

Accepting challenges is one of the biggest traits of a world-class athlete and Mike Tyson just proved the fact. The 57-year-old willingly accepted to fight a 27-year-old fighter. But why did Tyson agree to fight ‘The Problem Child’? Tyson is not only risking his health but also his legacy in this fight. Despite several warnings from health experts, the former heavyweight champion decided to participate in the battle. Former UFC champion Michael Bisping answered the question in his recent YouTube video on his channel. ‘The Count’ in his latest video clarified why Tyson took the fight.

Bisping agreed to the fact that ‘Iron’ is not fighting for free. He also shared how the money being made is more than sufficient for Tyson. However, he pointed out that the only reason for him to agree to fight again is because of the thrill of fighting. He said, “I think Mike Tyson’s doing this because he misses it the thrill of it. When you are away from combat sports for so long, you know what I mean. It’s still in you. Still got that old dog deep inside, and he wants to go out and remind the world.” Do you think Mike Tyson can beat 27-year-old Jake Paul in his next fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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