“What’s not to like?” Tyson Fury shares his thoughts on the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

Tyson Fury shared his thoughts on the upcoming controversial fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

“What’s not to like?” Tyson Fury shares his thoughts on the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, and Tyson Fury (image credit- The Guardian, Boxing Scene)

The boxing world has vehemently expressed its opposition to the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. However, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury sees no reason why the matchup can’t be a good fight. The bout is set to take place on July 20 in Texas and is presumed to be an exhibition match. However, there have been reports that the organizers are now seeking to make the fight a professional one.

Hence, this has caused concern among fans for Tyson’s well-being since he is 57 years old. As such, many people believe that it might not only taint the legendary boxer’s legacy and professional record but also affect his health adversely. Others have labeled the fight absurd owing to the gargantuan age gap between the two. Despite the uproar, Fury spoke about the matchup with a lot of excitement and stated:

I just don't know what's not to like. Okay, the guy's 57 years old, but he's a former undisputed world heavyweight king.
Tyson Fury via The Stomping Ground
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Fury has hyped the matchup and believes that it will be an interesting and massive event. Furthermore, The Gypsy King remarked about how both of them would receive a massive payday from the event. Hence, Tyson Fury believes that this is great for them and for boxing as a sport.

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The Gypsy King also remarked how uncanny the fight is since Jake Paul was once a Disney star while Fury was a legendary heavyweight boxer. In addition, Fury wished them both the best of luck and stated that he hoped they put on a great show. 

Tyson Fury talks about fighting Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou

Fury is currently set to fight Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 for the undisputed heavyweight title. Furthermore, he will fight Usyk twice on account of a rematch stipulation in their contract. However, fans had anticipated that the winner of the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou fight would challenge the next undisputed champion. 

Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul
Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury (Image credit- Insider, Sky Sports, IMAGO)

It is likely this fight will happen somewhere down the line, but not anytime soon. As such, the WBC heavyweight champ spoke about the potential fight against his British rival. Furthermore, The Gypsy King mentioned that he is currently focused on beating the man who defeated AJ twice for now. 

This implies that Fury is open to fighting AJ in the future after his dominant performance against Ngannou. In the interview, The Brit also mentioned that he is willing to give Ngannou a rematch if he gets paid well enough. 

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