Tyson ‘ready’ for rescheduled Paul fight

Mike Tyson says he is “prepared” for his bout with Jake Paul on 15 November after the fight’s original date had to be postponed.

The pair were due to fight on 20 July but Tyson had an ulcer flare-up that forced the match with the YouTuber to be rescheduled.

The fight, which will be held at the 80,000 capacity AT&T stadium in Texas, is a professional fight with a string of conditions.

Tyson, 58, has not fought professionally since 2005 but says he is ready to knock Paul out.

“I had a small adversity. I got sick, but I feel good. I’m just ready,” Tyson said at a joint news conference on Sunday.

“He [Paul] may have been in the ring with people who have the same intentions, but the actuality, no.

“As soon as I catch this guy it’s going to be totally over, he is going to run. He is going to run like a thief.”

Though Tyson fought in an exhibition against fellow veteran Roy Jones Jr in 2020, Paul is 31 years his junior.

Asked what his motivation was, Tyson said: “Because I can. Who else can do it but me? We have a YouTuber fighting the greatest fighter ever to live.”

Paul, 27, has a 10-1 record in his career.

“I love Mike and I respect him but we are not friends any more until 15 November,” Paul said.

The fight will consist of eight, two-minute rounds and both fighters will wear 14oz gloves, rather than 10z gloves.