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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

Social media personalities stepping into the ring has reached an all-time high with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul set to face heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in a live exhibition match on July 20. This fight will stream globally on Netflix and is anticipated to generate substantial earnings despite not being a PPV event – yet is this good for boxing itself?

Though both men stand to gain financially from this fight, there are some concerns with it. Tyson has aged and lost some speed. At almost 60 years old he may no longer be capable of fighting professional fighters in a ring setting. Meanwhile Paul may not be one of the greatest names in boxing but he remains popular on social media platforms such as YouTube and Vine.

Paul’s record in boxing may not be all that impressive; aside from losing to top MMA stars like KSI and Joe Weller, his opponents were mostly part-time, name brand fighters that don’t give anyone any indication as to his true abilities in battle against more formidable competition.

He may have sparred against an NBA veteran on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s exhibition bout in 2020, but that wasn’t an ideal environment to test himself against a genuine heavyweight fighter. Furthermore, his style may not suit boxing well – which requires extensive footwork and timing in order to succeed effectively.

Tyson could potentially knock out Paul in rounds two or three, which will satisfy fans but won’t be an impressive victory – Tyson hasn’t competed since 2005 and may be out-classed by an experienced opponent.

Tyson was an unstoppable force. His fights often seemed unfair to both parties involved; even those being attacked.

If Paul can hold his own against an aging Mike Tyson in the ring, it will demonstrate his development as a boxer and demonstrate that he’s truly competed against legitimate pros. Losing would be devastatingly embarrassing and would create serious damage to both himself and his influencer image; for this reason it’s essential he trains hard for this fight and doesn’t cut corners when it comes to preparation – ultimately this fight will serve as one of his biggest tests so far and provide him with an opportunity to prove he’s ready for his next big challenge.