Will Mike Tyson be able to do the unthinkable when he takes on Jake Paul on November 16? This burning question has a lot to do with the miles on Tyson’s body and his flair for competing at the highest level of the sport. The point of contention is his recent medical troubles against his bludgeoning strength that has made him an icon of the sport. So will we see ‘the sophisticated animal’ or will ‘Iron Mike’ be put down at last?

The combat sports world has been buzzing ever since the fight was announced. The battle is evenly poised at the moment with both fighters having a chance to win the clash. Amidst the deliberation, former UFC combatant Donald Cerrone has also come up with predictions of his own.

Donald Cerrone backs Mike Tyson to knock out Jake Paul

At 58, Mike Tyson still remains a legendary figure in the world of boxing, once regarded as one of the most feared fighters of all time. Now, he’s set to face a new-age opponent in 27-year-old Jake Paul, a fighter currently in his prime. Since transitioning to boxing, Paul has impressed many with his power and speed. While Tyson may no longer be at his peak, he’s leaving nothing to chance in his preparation, showing determination and focus in recent training videos.

Despite the age gap, Tyson still commands a huge fan following, and many believe he has a shot at victory. Recently, “The Schmo” shared a video on his YouTube channel, polling various celebrities on who they think will come out on top. Former UFC star Donald Cerrone was quick to pick Tyson as the favorite, citing the raw power Tyson still displays in training. Commenting on the match-up, Cerrone said, “Mike’s still got it. If he hits him, he’s going down. I don’t know how nice Mike will be, but if the killer instinct comes out, he’s putting him down.” Cerrone isn’t alone in his confidence—UFC commentator Joe Rogan also believes Tyson has what it takes to win the November 16 bout.

It will be interesting to how Tyson will look in his long-awaited return to the ring. Joining the prediction wagon, Stipe Miocic recently sat down for a chat with Jake Paul on his B/S w Jake Paul podcast to discuss the clash. For the unversed, Miocic will be taking on Jon Jones at UFC 309 but he also seemed interested in the boxing clash. During one particular segment of the show, he was asked to pick his favorite between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. So who did the former UFC champion pick? Let us find out.

Stipe Miocic backs Jake Paul to win his fight against Mike Tyson

41-year-old Stipe Miocic is all set to face one of the biggest challenges of his career in Jon Jones. Miocic has been inactive for quite some time now and many feel this would be a deciding factor. However, the Ohio native isn’t quite bothered about this and is confident in his legendary toughness to guide him through the bout.

However, the UFC’s resident firefighter is also excited about the upcoming boxing clash between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. According to Miocic, ‘The Problem Child’ has all the skills to beat Tyson and he did not have any doubt about picking him as the favorite to win the fight.

During the podcast, Paul asked Miocic, “Oh yeah, who do you think’s gonna win?”. The former UFC heavyweight champion had no hesitation in picking the social media influencer as the favorite. He said, “I got you, babe.” Both Tyson and Paul will be eager to face each other as the fight has already been canceled once.

Many experts feel that the only way to beat Paul for Tyson would be to use his power in the initial rounds of the fight. If the 58-year-old manages to land one brutal punch the night might be over for Paul soon. Who do you think will the fight between the two on November 16? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.