November 14th 2024.
On Friday night, the boxing world will witness an epic showdown between two of the biggest names in the sport: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Both fighters have boldly claimed that they will secure a knockout victory in their highly anticipated match in Texas.
Tyson, at 58 years old, has a long history of devastating knockouts. He made a name for himself by becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history when he defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986. Throughout the 1990s, he faced some of the biggest and most brutal fights of the era, including legendary matchups with Evander Holyfield, Frank Bruno, 'Razor' Ruddock, and Lennox Lewis.
In contrast, Jake Paul has taken the boxing world by storm with just 12 professional fights. He has quickly become a household name with his thrilling knockout wins over former MMA fighters. Although he suffered a defeat to Tommy Fury in 2023, Paul remains a disruptor-in-chief in the sport.
Some may wonder about Tyson's current boxing record and when his last fight was. It was 19 years ago, in June 2005, when he faced Kevin McBride. At that point in his career, Tyson had lost his passion for boxing and only took the fight for the money. It was his third defeat in four fights, with his last victory being against 'Razor' Ruddock in 1991.
Tyson's impressive record includes 58 fights, with 50 wins and only 6 defeats. He also had 2 fights that were ruled as no contests. Notable victories include Trevor Berbick, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks, Frank Bruno, and 'Razor' Ruddock. However, he also faced notable defeats against Buster Douglas, Evander Holyfield, and Lennox Lewis.
On the other hand, Jake Paul has fought 11 times since his professional debut in 2020, winning 10 of those fights. He made a name for himself by defeating fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib and NBA player Nate Robinson. He then shifted his focus to MMA fighters, knocking out Ben Askren and securing back-to-back wins against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
Despite a decision win against a 47-year-old Anderson Silva, Paul suffered his only defeat to date against Tommy Fury via split decision in Saudi Arabia. However, he bounced back with a win against another former UFC star, Nate Diaz, in December 2023. Since then, he has continued to add to his impressive record with three more wins before his highly anticipated match against Tyson was confirmed.
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