November 15th 2024.
The much-anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been causing quite a stir all week. In his recent column, former Olympian and heavyweight contender Frazer Clarke expressed his concerns about the match and hopes that someone will have the courage to put a stop to it on the night of the fight.
It's impossible to escape the buzz surrounding Tyson vs Paul. Love it or hate it, this event has been hard to ignore. Understandably so, as both Tyson and Paul are huge names with massive followings. As someone who lives in the real world, I can see the appeal of this fight. I may not have understood it before, but now I do.
When I attend boxing events, especially ones with a younger crowd, people don't ask me about the upcoming fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Instead, they want to know my thoughts on Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. It's just the reality of the world we live in. We are in a new era where these young men have captured the attention of the masses. However, this may lead to a shortage of real fighters in the future because people may start to believe that YouTube boxing is the new norm.
Jake Paul's fan base mainly consists of a specific demographic, while Mike Tyson appeals to a broader audience, including the youth. As an absolute legend in the sport, I only want to see Tyson come out of this fight in one piece. I'm not saying that Paul will definitely defeat him, but the fact remains that this is a young man fighting an older man.
This fight is a serious concern for me.
Tyson is 58 years old, and his recent health issues have been well-documented. As someone who is also a professional boxer, I can't help but think about the risks involved in this match. There is a 31-year age gap between Tyson and Paul. I may be a fit and young athlete, but even I was knocked down by Fabio Wardley. It's a reminder that anyone can get hurt in the ring. I was lucky to recover quickly, but for an older man like Tyson, it's a whole different story.
Who will take responsibility if something terrible happens in this fight? I can't understand how this has been sanctioned. If something does go wrong, someone will surely be held accountable by the law. It's alarming to think about. If this were any other situation, a 58-year-old man fighting a young man, someone would step in and shut it down. If I saw this happening in my local community center, I would be the first one in the ring to stop it.
Tyson retired in 2005 after his loss to Kevin McBride. It's possible that this fight could become uncomfortable to watch. I hope there is someone in the corner or in the crowd who has the bravery to throw in the towel if things get out of hand. I don't want to see a legend like Tyson go down in such a tragic way. I'm not saying that it will happen, but it's a possibility.
As for my prediction for this fight, I think Jake Paul will come out with the win. He's young, fit, and has shown impressive power in his previous matches. I can't say who will win as a boxer, but I can only hope that Tyson comes out of the ring safe and sound. The result of this fight doesn't matter to me. It's more of a circus than a real boxing match. I can't see how anyone can come out of this looking good. The only way someone can shine in this situation is if Tyson knocks out Jake Paul.
Paul has already set his sights on fighting Canelo Alvarez if he wins this match. This would be a stark contrast to going from fighting a retired heavyweight legend to a pound-for-pound great who is still at the top of his game. In my opinion, Canelo would easily defeat Jake Paul. A victory for Paul in these circumstances would hold no meaning in the boxing world. If he were to fight a live, active boxer around his age, I would be the first one to congratulate him. I do commend him for what he has achieved in the sport so far, but this fight against an older legend is not something to be proud of. It's clear that both Tyson and Paul will see a significant increase in their bank accounts after this match, but at what cost?
I've heard that Paul is planning to call out Canelo Alvarez if he wins. This is a stark contrast to fighting a retired heavyweight legend. It's like comparing apples to oranges. Canelo is a pound-for-pound great, while Tyson is a retired legend. It's safe to say that Paul would get his "arse" handed to him in that fight.
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