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sl8

(17,147 posts)
Mon Aug 19, 2024, 07:36 AM Aug 2024

Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring

https://www.reuters.com/sports/tyson-says-paul-will-run-like-thief-ring-2024-08-18/

Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring

By Reuters
August 18, 2024 4:07 PM EDT Updated 15 hours ago

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Mike Tyson said he was fit and ready for his Nov. 15 fight against Jake Paul as the two boxers had a joint news conference in New York City on Sunday.

The match was originally scheduled for July 20 but was postponed after former heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, had an ulcer flare-up that forced some resting time.

"Iron Mike", who has a 50-6 record with 44 knockouts, was one of the most feared heavyweights in history but has not fought a professional fight since 2005.

When asked why he returned to the ring so long after retirement, Tyson's response was clear: "Because I can. Who else can do it but me? We have a YouTuber fighting the greatest fighter ever to live."

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Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring (Original Post) sl8 Aug 2024 OP
I hope Iron Mike is right True Dough Aug 2024 #1
If you can stomach the silly promotion True Dough Aug 2024 #2

True Dough

(27,311 posts)
1. I hope Iron Mike is right
Mon Aug 19, 2024, 08:33 AM
Aug 2024

But 58 years old! Although Tyson looks tremendous for that age while training, it's probably not wise to climb into the ring with a 27 year old who has been overachieving and surprising people with his skills.

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