Sean Strickland is as soon as once more tearing into YouTube-turned-pro-boxer Jake Paul.
It’s no secret that the previous UFC middleweight champion doesn’t like ‘The Downside Baby’ or his unending stream of gimmick fights. Earlier this yr, the 2 acquired into an uproar on social media after Paul took exception to Strickland’s therapy of Sneako — a preferred Rumble streamer who determined to check his abilities contained in the cage with Strickland throughout a sparring session forward of Tremendous Bowl weekend.
The incident sparked a heated back-and-forth between the 2 that noticed Strickland ship a quasi-death risk to the 27-year-old millionaire.
This time, Strickland is taking exception to Paul’s announcement that on Saturday, July 20, he’ll return to the boxing ring for a struggle with former unified champion of the world, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. The bout, scheduled to emanate from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has been the topic of a lot criticism. Most of that surrounds the truth that Paul is greater than 30 years youthful than Tyson who will likely be 58 by the point struggle evening rolls round.
“I wished to f*cking homicide Jake Paul,” Strickland stated throughout a latest interview with The Schmo. “But it surely’s bullsh*t, man. It’s … I imply, how outdated is Mike Tyson, 60? It’s bullsh*t,” he stated. “Jake Paul… you’re a shame of a person. You’re the epitome of weak spot. You’re the scum of the earth. The truth that you actually have a platform or something of that nature is a slight on society. You actually make me f*cking disgusted. If I ever encounter you in actual life, I hope that I simply don’t lose my sh*t and go to jail” (h/t Specific).
Mike Tyson has 5x the expertise and is greater than twice the age of Jake Paul
No official bulletins have been made, however rumors are circulating that Paul’s bout with the “baddest man on the planet” will likely be an expert boxing match, making it the primary of Tyson’s profession since a loss towards Kevin McBride in 2005. Tyson did return to the ring in November 2020 to face legendary pugilist Roy Jones Jr, however the contest was deemed an exhibition that finally went to an eight-round draw.
As for Jake Paul, this will likely be his eleventh professional struggle in simply over 4 years. ‘The Downside Baby’ made a reputation for himself within the sport primarily preventing past-their-prime fighters from the world of combined martial arts, together with Ben Askren, Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, and Tyron Woodley on two separate events. He did step within the ring towards a “official boxer” in February 2023 when he met Tommy Fury — the youthful brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Paul misplaced the bout through cut up choice.
In more moderen months, Paul has centered on trying to legitimize himself within the sport by taking over a few no-name fighters who confirmed promise as soon as upon a time. He rapidly KO’d Andre August in December earlier than rapidly transferring on to Ryan Bourland, who was a former Golden Gloves champion and Nationwide Junior Olympian throughout his newbie profession. Paul overwhelmed Bourland and put him away with ease within the opening spherical.
To this point, Jake Paul is 9-1 in his skilled boxing profession. Mike Tyson, who retired from the game practically 20 years in the past, holds a document of 50-6 with 44 of his wins coming by the use of knockout.
