“He couldn’t even knock out Nick Diaz!” Mike Tyson HILARIOUSLY trolls Jake Paul for bold claims to finish legendary boxer 

Mike Tyson makes a hilarious mistake while talking trash to Jake Paul.

“He couldn’t even knock out Nick Diaz!” Mike Tyson HILARIOUSLY trolls Jake Paul for bold claims to finish legendary boxer 

Mike Tyson couldn't care less about Jake Paul's knockout power (via Imago)

Mike Tyson isn’t afraid of Jake Paul‘s power ahead of their much-anticipated boxing match. After months of back and forth, Tyson vs. Paul is happening. As the fight approaches, Tyson has already started his mental warfare against the YouTuber-turned-boxer. 

During the pre-fight press conference, Mike Tyson mocked Jake Paul for his lack of power. However, Tyson hilariously got Paul’s opponent mixed up. Tyson believed Paul faced Nick Diaz instead of Nate Diaz. As such, the trash talk from Tyson became more hilarious. 

He couldn’t even knock out Nate Diaz…how’s he gonna knock me out?… What’s the guy Anderson Silva? Those are little guys how’s he gonna knock me out?
Mike Tyson via Press Conference

Ahead of the fight, Jake Paul has claimed he has more power than Tyson and can knock out the veteran with ease. It seems like Tyson tried to give a befitting reply to the 27-year-old. Tyson meant to say Nate Diaz, but he did not. As a result, a mix-up of the names Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz resulted in the trash-talk becoming a hilarious affair.

The fight between Paul and Tyson has attracted some negative comments from fight fans and experts. On the other hand, many are hyped about the bout as both fighters engage in trash-talking. In his late fifties, can Tyson compete against Paul, who will bulk up even more for the fight. 

Jake Paul reveals his body transformation ahead of the Mike Tyson fight

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is scheduled to take place on July 20, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight will be in the heavyweight division, for which Paul has put much weight. In the past, Paul has competed below the heavyweight division. As such, ‘The Problem Child’ will face Tyson in unchartered waters.

Jake Paul shows off his bulked up body ahead of the Mike Tyson bout
Jake Paul shows off his bulked-up body ahead of the Mike Tyson bout (via WWFA/X)

Ahead of the fight, Jake Paul recently showcased his bulked-up body. The fighter also talked about his transformation and his current diet. 

It's just like shocking to people that that is how much I weigh. I think just because normally I'm fighting at 200 and walking around at 210. It's weird to me that I'm weighing 230. But since this was noodling after my last fight I'm just getting to eat as much as possible and it turns out my body carries this weight super well.
Jake Paul via BS podcast 

Paul’s latest body transformation has not sat well with fight fans, as many have shown concerns about his cardio and agility. Speed is a necessary factor. However, the fighter might gain power against Mike Tyson with the bulked-up body. 

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