Jake Paul could have youth on his aspect when he steps contained in the ring with legendary pugilist ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson this November. In line with iconic boxing coach Freddie Roach, that’s about all he’ll have working in his favor.
When Paul goes toe-to-toe with the previous unified heavyweight world champion in Arlington, Texas, there can be a 31-year age hole between the 2 generational stars. That factoid has sparked loads of debate over whether or not or not the combat must be taking place with many believing that Tyson is taking an pointless danger in opposition to the 28-year-old ‘Downside Baby’ from Cleveland.
Roach, who educated Tyson in the course of the twilight of his skilled boxing profession, just lately recalled what it was like taking punches from the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ throughout an interview with DAZN.
“Mike’s an awesome man and I did practice him for a few fights earlier than the top of his profession, however his coronary heart wasn’t actually in it at the moment. If he didn’t knock you out in a few rounds he’d get a torn meniscus in his knee or an harm someplace right here or there.
“However the factor is Mike is a good puncher, he trains very arduous. Being with Mike for 2 fights it was loads of enjoyable, I loved it. Catching him on the mitts was very troublesome and loads of enjoyable. Getting whacked by Mike Tyson with the fitting hook isn’t my favourite spot however I lived by it!” (h/t Seconds Out)
Roach has been unimpressed with what he’s seen out of Jake Paul
Roach has additionally seen Jake Paul placing in work on the gymnasium and supplied his sincere opinion of the YouTube star’s abilities.
“The child’s okay,” Roach advised FightHype. “You understand, a membership fighter, I don’t know. I’ve by no means actually met him. He was in my gymnasium they usually wished to work, use the ring. Okay, go forward.”
Paul is 10-1 in his skilled boxing profession so far, although only a few of these bouts have come in opposition to reliable boxers. The Downside Baby’ has primarily made a reputation for himself competing in opposition to past-their-prime MMA stars like Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz.
The few fights he has received in opposition to precise boxers got here in opposition to a pair of no-name skills who had not been energetic within the sport for years. In the meantime, his lone loss got here in opposition to Tommy Fury, a fighter who’s extra of a actuality TV star than a fighter nowadays. Paul misplaced the February 2023 bout through cut up determination.
