Less than 50 days away from controversial fight, Mike Tyson goes FULL INTENSITY in training camp

Mike Tyson's latest training footage ahead of highly anticipated and controversial showdown against Jake Paul, set the internet ablaze.

Less than 50 days away from controversial fight, Mike Tyson goes FULL INTENSITY in training camp

Mike Tyson uploads training footage ahead of showdown against Jake Paul (Image via Imago)

Mike Tyson’s recent training footage has brought major attention to the ever-prevailing question— will he be able to keep up with the 27-year-old Jake Paul? Their upcoming fight has become a topic of intense discussion and concern among fans.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s showdown is scheduled for later this year in November at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. This match pits Tyson, 58, against the 27-year-old Paul. The significant 30-year age difference between the two fighters is fueling the debate over whether Tyson should return to the ring at his age.

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Tyson last fought professionally in 2005 and briefly returned to the ring in 2020 for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. Many fans have been worried that his age will significantly impair his performance. His training footages showed a visible slowing of his speed. It has left many concerned for his health and questioning the wisdom of fighting at nearly 60.

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With only over a month left for the fight, Tyson posted a montage of him training. ‘Iron’ looked to be quite sharper and faster than the recent footages that have hit the internet. A large chunk of the Instagram comments did seem to allude to that.

Final stretch. Less than 50 days left.

Mike Tyson captioned his post

On the other hand, a segment of fans remains excited. They are encouraging Tyson’s legacy as one of the most feared and skilled boxers in history. They are cheering him on, confident that his experience and raw power will be enough to overcome Paul’s youth. Others are rooting for him purely for nostalgic reasons, hoping to see a glimpse of the “Iron Mike” from his peak years.

What are the betting odds for the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson showdown?

Jake Paul has built a 10-1 record with notable wins over MMA fighters like Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz. He is taking this fight very seriously. Paul sees this match as a critical stepping stone in his quest for boxing credibility. The bout is a professional match, featuring eight two-minute rounds, and no headgear.

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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson betting odds (Image via Imago)

It will represent Netflix’s first foray into live boxing. With 80,000 seats in the stadium and global streaming coverage, it is expected to draw major attention. Currently, Jake Paul is the betting favorite with odds around -330. Mike Tyson, at age 58, has +240 odds.

While the fight promises to be a spectacle, it has left fans divided between excitement for Tyson’s return and concern for his health. No one has fought professionally at such an advanced age. How Tyson’s experience will match up against Paul’s youth has made this fight one of the most talked-about events in recent boxing history.