Fans say ‘there’s a reason this is 6 seconds long’ as Mike Tyson releases new training footage ahead of Jake Paul fight
BOXING fans all said the same thing after getting a glimpse of Mike Tyson’s latest training footage.
The former undisputed heavyweight champion is gearing up to make a sensational return to the ring against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20.
INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULMike Tyson will return to the ring on July 20 for a shock showdown with Jake Paul[/caption]
REUTERSTyson looked a shell of his old self in his 2020 comeback clash with Roy Jones Jr[/caption]
X@MIKETYSONTyson has tried to build anticipation for his ring return with a string of training clips[/caption]
X@MIKETYSONBut boxing fans are concerned by the short length of the ferocious padwork[/caption]
Iron Mike will be at the ripe old age of 58 when the pair trade heavy leather in the Texas tussle.
Tyson has tried to allay fears over his health by releasing a string of videos of him ferociously hitting pads with head coach Rafael Cordeiro.
But the length of the clips – most of which have been well under ten seconds – have done little to convince boxing fans that he’ll be competitive in the fight.
One commented: “There’s a reason this is just 6 seconds long.”
Another said: “Now slow tape down to real-time.”
And another said: “5 seconds clips everywhere.”
One remarked: “We all want to believe it, but cant until we see some proof as to when the footage was filmed.”
Another chimed in: “People falling for Mike Tyson mitt work in big 2024.”
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Some viewers, however, have been somewhat convinced by the footage and reckon Tyson will teach ‘Problem Child’ Paul a lesson.
One wrote: “Jake Paul in trouble Bruh.”
Another said: “Wouldn’t step in the ring with Mike even if he was pushing 80!”
And another said: “Mike Tyson gonna whoop that kid.”
One remarked: “Jake Paul should be worried, unless it’s rigged.”
Another chimed in: “I hate people who lie about their age, for real. Blud you are like 30 years old.
“No 60-year-old should be moving this way. WTF, man.”
Tyson hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his shock Covid clash with fellow boxing great Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.
The once ferocious New Yorker looked a shell of his old self as he shuffled around the ring in the bizarre exhibition.
But Paul insists he won’t pull any punches in their crossover clash.
The 27-year-old said: “It’s war. All is fair in love and war.
“I love the guy, but as soon as it turned into a pro fight, one of us has to die.
“He’s taking this very, very seriously and that’s what’s going to make the fight amazing for all the fans.”
Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback
Mike Tyson is BACK!
Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.
