November 13th 2024.
Dallas has been buzzing with excitement this week as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Mike Tyson, prepares to take on online sensation turned boxer, Jake Paul. The question on everyone's mind is, who will come out on top? According to the bookies, Paul is the clear favorite, but for those who remember Tyson's prime, it's hard to imagine him losing to a relative newcomer with only 11 fights under his belt.
But age and time have a way of catching up to even the greatest athletes. At 58 years old, Tyson hasn't fought professionally since 2005. While they say power is the last thing to go in a boxer's arsenal, it's usually said about fighters in their late 30s, not icons from the 90s who have decided to make a surprising and lucrative comeback. However, Tyson's open workout on Tuesday night proved that he still has some serious power left in him. Even with his trainer's exaggerated reactions, his punches were still impressive and his iconic uppercut looked as devastating as ever.
But despite Tyson's impressive display, there are reasons why Paul is favored to win. His speed may not be on the same level as Tyson's, but if he plays it right, he should be hard to hit. And stamina is a concern for Tyson, as evidenced by the sweat pouring from his head during a brief interview after the workout. If Paul can weather the early storm, he may have the advantage as Tyson tires out.
When asked what he learned about himself during his preparation for this fight, Tyson said, "I'm tougher than I believed I was." He admitted that when he first agreed to the fight, he questioned his decision, but now that the hard work is done, he's ready for the party. Paul, on the other hand, seemed confident and ready to take on the biggest fight of his career.
Wearing a red rooster on his head, reflecting his nickname "El Gallo de Dorado" or "The Fighting Rooster," Paul made his way into the ring as the last of ten fighters to do so. Despite criticism of his technique, he looked strong and agile in front of the media and a few hundred fans. He called this "the biggest fight in history" and said he feels sharp, powerful, and explosive.
"It's not about how long you've been doing something," Paul said, "it's about how good you do it." He believes that on Friday, he will outbox someone who has been doing it their whole life. And he has a bold prediction for the outcome of the fight: "It's going to be a short night for Mike."
While it's hard to imagine anyone wanting to see the great Mike Tyson beaten or hurt, Paul's words may come true at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium on Friday night. And fans will be able to watch the highly anticipated match exclusively on Netflix.
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