Former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson I decided to have fun in my old age, so I agreed to fight with blogger Jake Paul, the chairman of the coaching council of the Russian Boxing Federation told . Eduard Kravtsov .
Earlier, Tyson announced on social media that he would fight with video blogger Paul. The fight will take place on July 20 in Arlington (Texas, USA). It is still unclear whether it will receive the status of an official fight between professionals or whether it will be an exhibition.
— Well, basically, it’s pop boxing… Although Mike Tyson is a great and legendary boxer, he is already old today. Jake Paul is a successful blogger in professional boxing. I have a normal attitude towards this phenomenon, we are already accustomed to Jake Paul’s fights, and Mike Tyson, in his old age, apparently also decided to have fun. I can only name one positive thing: this fight will attract public attention. I can’t say anything else positive about this fight,” Kravtsov told .
Tyson is 57; his last official fight dates back to 2005. In total, his record includes 50 victories and 6 defeats. Paul, 27, has nine victories and one defeat.
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