58-year-old Mike Tyson is all geared up for his upcoming fight against Jake Paul on November 15. The former heavyweight champion is working extremely hard in his training sessions and is looking sharp. Although he has lost a lot of speed, the power in his punches is still intact. However, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen seems to question the training footage.
Sonnen recently took to his YouTube channel to discuss the upcoming fight, just like most of the experts have been doing. While the talking point has been the age difference between the two. ‘The American Gangster’ has given the fans something new to talk about after his recent podcast.
Chael Sonnen questions Mike Tyson’s training footage before his fight
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Mike Tyson’s latest training footage is generating major excitement as he prepares to face Jake Paul in an upcoming fight. Despite being 58, Tyson has shown impressive speed, power, and technique in his latest videos. Clips from his training sessions reveal him demolishing pads with his signature explosiveness, showcasing his refined combinations, and even landing powerful left hooks on sparring partners, evoking his prime form. But somehow Sonnen is finding it tough to believe the whole and feels all this is done to pull in the crowds.
Tyson’s intense training includes sessions focused on both offense and defense, where he appears remarkably agile and quick for his age. Fans are noting that he’s retained his unique style, combining sharp footwork with fast, impactful punches. The footage has sparked debate among boxing fans, with some expressing amazement at his dedication and physical shape, while others question whether his body can withstand the rigors of the ring against a much younger opponent like Paul.
Sonnen during his YouTube video raised some important questions about Tyson’s training footage. He said, “So if you just gave us a little piece of evidence right, we’ll come along the rest of the ride. But you got to show his training footage of Mike. And when they first did this, I thought this was over because they lied. They fraudulently put out training footage of Mike from a fight at least four years ago. Where he stood opposite Roy Jones Jr., and I remember thinking they’re in big trouble; they are going to get caught here.” Since the time the fight was announced, fans have started to make a lot of speculations.
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Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub is also waiting for a long time to witness the fight. However, he feels that 27-year-old Jake Paul has taken a huge risk by signing up for the fight. Paul, in his very short boxing career, has impressed one and all with his skills and knockout power. However, Schaub has reminded him of the only disadvantage he might be facing after the fight.
Brendan Schaub feels Jake Paul has a lot to lose in his fight against Mike Tyson
58-year-old Mike Tyson is one of the greatest boxers the world has ever seen. However, he is way past his prime, and many feel he has made a huge mistake by signing up for the fight. But has he exactly made any mistake? Brendan Schaub feels the only person walking out as the winner of the fight will be Mike Tyson. The former UFC fighter broke down as to why exactly this was a very wrong decision taken by Paul. However, he shared why he feels Tyson has nothing to lose during the fight.
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On his podcast, he said, “That’s a disaster business-wise for Netflix; it’s a disaster for Jake Paul, who went to a decision with a 58-year-old Mike Tyson. The only person who wins is not Netflix, not Jake Paul. Mike Tyson wins. He can do no wrong. He gets knocked out; he’s 58 and still getting paid. He beats Jake Paul, f**k yeah… He goes to the decision, Mike Tyson wins.” Tyson, for a long time, has been facing a lot of health issues. However, it seems he is ready for his next battle and is looking to cause a huge upset against Jake Paul.
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Can Jake Paul handle the pressure of facing a legend like Mike Tyson, or is he in over his head?