WATCH: ‘You know he’s not afraid of you?” Mike Tyson called out Jake Paul for disrespecting UFC legend Conor McGregor on podcast
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson bursts Jake Paul’s bubble by stating facts. The Problem Child trash talked Conor McGregor but got a reality check from Mike Tyson.
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Jake Paul trash talked Conor McGregor in front of Mike Tyson (via Imago)
Celebrities and influencers stepping into the world of boxing have become a trend in recent years. Similarly, the trend started with the Logan Paul vs. KSI fights, which happened because of their rivalry. Subsequently, Logan’s brother Jake Paul has made a bigger name for himself in influencer boxing compared to other influencers.
Jake has had seven wins with 4 KOs and one loss so far and has knocked out actual fighters. In addition, Jake continues to call out several formidable fighters and once called out Conor McGregor. On an episode of ‘Hotboxin with Mike Tyson podcast,’ Jake talked about his development as a boxer. Furthermore, he talked a big game by trash-talking McGregor. However, Mike Tyson responded, “You know Conor’s not afraid of you, right?”
Logan might have started the trend before his brother and even fought one of the goats, Floyd Mayweather. However, Jake has remained more consistent with his influencer boxing career and has fought several formidable opponents. Furthermore, Jake has knocked out several MMA fighters, like Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren, and even fought Nate Diaz.
Hence, Jake’s immense self-confidence is justified because of his recent accomplishments. However, the former heavyweight Tyson burst Jake’s bubble for thinking that McGregor feared him. Mike Tyson always held Conor McGregor in high regard. Subsequently, Jake remains unfazed, even if McGregor doesn’t fear him and is confident that he can beat him.
Mike Tyson’s opinion about Jake Paul
Mike Tyson is one of the most prominent figures in the world and became the heavyweight champion at the age of 20. Hence, his opinions and respect for other athletes have immense significance because of his status as one of the goats.
Subsequently, Tyson, in an interview with Below the Belt’s Brendan Schaub, shared his honest opinion about ‘The Problem Child’ Jake. Tyson stated that he appreciated how influencers helped boxing become more relevant and popular. Furthermore, Tyson said that he supported them and hoped they would continue to help boxing flourish.
Tyson came to Saudi Arabia to attend the boxing bout between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury. The legendary boxer occasionally makes appearance in major combat sports events on a yearly basis.
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