We knew we were in for a wild ride whenever Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson was first announced.
It’s not your ordinary boxing match as the YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul continues to make waves, this time on Netflix, going up against 1990s heavyweight champion Tyson. Youth is on Paul’s side at 27 whereas Tyson relies on decades of muscle memory and raw power heading into his 58th birthday.
Well, That Was Unexpected
Whether you love it or hate it, everybody’s talking about Paul vs. Tyson, including a young kid who went viral for asking the headliners a simple, yet bizarre question: who has the higher body count?
“Who would train me better? Jake or you, Mike?” a child asked at Monday’s press conference in Harlem. Tyson answered with “definitely me” while Paul said himself, citing “older fighters have more heart and balls and weren’t afraid, but I think the newer fighters have more skill and technique and are sharper. So, that’s why I’d be a better coach.”
“So, you think he has bigger balls?” the kid followed up on his original question. “Who do you think’s got a higher body count? What’s your body count, Jake? What’s your body count?”
Kid asks Mike Tyson and Jake Paul who has the higher body count 💀 pic.twitter.com/fwjkoGfBDH
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) May 13, 2024
Paul and Tyson were left speechless for a few seconds with Tyson asking: “Where’s this kid’s mother?”
Tyson Drops A Cold Line
On to a more serious note, Paul is looking to make more than just a highlight off Tyson. “The Problem Child” wants to be the one to “end” the legendary Tyson. Going back into “savage mode” for his comeback fight, Tyson’s mindset is a bit different from his opponent’s.
“No, I really like Jake a lot,” Tyson said, when asked if he was going to put an end to Paul. “But, once he’s in that ring, you have to fight like his life is dependent on it because it will be.”
“I’m Sore… Really Sore.”
Not everybody is on board with the idea of an aging Tyson coming out of retirement for a fight against Paul, who is improving with every fight at 9-1. Tyson has never been one to adhere to his naysayers, but he can see what they’re saying as he works through his current training camp.
“Well, I’m beautiful, that’s all I can say,” Tyson said in response to the critics. “I’m doing great, but my body is sh*t right now, I’m sore. I’m really sore.”
Check out the face-off between Jake Paul & Mike Tyson below, along with other highlights from the press conference:
Titanium Jake will sleep Iron Mike. The fun has begun. @MostVpromotions @MikeTyson pic.twitter.com/MxpLonNHtE
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) May 13, 2024
Oh my pic.twitter.com/Ayl0qJc5DW
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 13, 2024
Mike Tyson makes his big entrance! #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/bRHvnQveeO
— Netflix (@netflix) May 13, 2024
Jake Paul hits the stage #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/7eGY3MHZd4
— Netflix (@netflix) May 13, 2024
#PaulTyson July 20. pic.twitter.com/DASFhPbFel
— Netflix (@netflix) May 13, 2024
The baddest man on the planet.#PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/NChHzg6ivy
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) May 13, 2024
Jake Paul: I believe that I hit harder.#PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/YS8CNU2NuK
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) May 13, 2024
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano FACE OFF at the first press conference ahead of July 20th exclamation ‼️ #PaulTyson#TaylorSerrano
Saturday, July 20
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/1lUWNyigdf— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 13, 2024
