November 15th 2024.
At the weigh-in on Thursday, things got heated between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul when Tyson slapped Paul. But that wasn't the only drama leading up to their fight. Kevin McBride, the last person to defeat Tyson in the ring, has some words of warning for Paul. McBride believes that Paul could potentially be bitten by the 58-year-old Tyson during their upcoming Netflix fight.
This fight marks Tyson's return to the professional ring after 19 years. The two-time world heavyweight champion will be facing off against Paul, a YouTube star turned boxer, at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Friday night. The last time Tyson fought professionally was in 2005, where he suffered a defeat at the hands of Irish heavyweight McBride after six rounds. McBride recalls landing some heavy shots on Tyson during the fight, but also revealed that Tyson bit him on the nipple and even tried to break his arm.
In an interview with Bloody Elbow, McBride shared his experience of facing Tyson in the ring. He described how in the sixth round, Tyson hit him so hard that he thought there were leprechauns playing drums in his head. McBride also remembers Tyson trying to bite him and break his arm, causing him excruciating pain. But despite the intense battle, McBride managed to hold his own and even landed some good, heavy shots on Tyson.
McBride believes that Tyson still has the power to knock out Paul in their upcoming fight. He points out that even at 58 years old, Tyson's power is unreal and he can still hit extremely hard. McBride draws a comparison to George Foreman, who at the age of 45, proved that power is the last thing to leave a boxer. In McBride's opinion, Tyson's age may be a factor, but his punch is still as powerful as ever.
However, McBride also acknowledges that there are some differences in this fight compared to traditional men's boxing matches. The two fighters will be wearing slightly heavier gloves weighing 14oz instead of the usual 10oz, and the fight will consist of eight two-minute rounds instead of the standard three minutes. McBride believes that these factors could potentially affect the outcome of the fight, but he still has faith in Tyson's ability to knock out Paul.
Offering some advice to Paul, McBride jokes about Tyson's tendency to bite and advises him to watch out for that mouthpiece. In a more serious tone, he suggests that Paul should try to ride the storm and hold on during the two-minute rounds. But he also acknowledges the danger that Paul is in, facing an experienced and trained professional like Tyson.
In the end, McBride believes that despite the age difference and the minor changes in the fight format, Tyson still has the upper hand in this match. He speaks from personal experience, having sparred and fought against many heavyweights, but still considering Tyson as the most powerful puncher he has ever faced. McBride's words of warning and admiration for Tyson serve as a reminder that even at 58 years old, Iron Mike is not to be underestimated in the ring.
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