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Roy Jones Jr Reveals Only ‘Chance’ Jake Paul Has Against Mike Tyson: When I Boxed Him in 2020

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The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul which was initially predicted to be an exhibition bout, has now been upgraded to a professional fight under the auspice of the Texas Boxing Commission. Amidst the growing anticipation, Roy Jones Jr. who thought he had “made a mistake” when he agreed to fight Tyson in an exhibition bout in November 2020, also came forth to provide his verdict on what the fight may look like come July 20.

In a video shared by IBA – Boxing on social media today, Roy Jones Jr. revealed the only way ‘The Problem Child’ can win the fight. Jones Jr. said, “It’s very intriguing how it may turn out because Jake Paul has gotten a lot better as a boxer over the days.” However, ‘Captain Hook’ cautioned Paul about overlooking Tyson’s power because of his age. He claimed, “Mike Tyson, even at 57, 58, however old he is, he [is] still Mike Tyson. When I boxed him in [2020], he [was] still punching like Mike Tyson.”

The former champion from Pensacola even seemed confident that if Tyson connected a clean shot to Paul’s chin, there was no way Paul would be able to withstand the sheer power behind Mike’s punch. Jones Jr. revealed the perfect game plan for ‘The Problem Child,’ and said, “If Jake stays away from him for four or five rounds, then Jake has a chance.”

In 2020, Tyson stepped into the ring after 15 years, when he fought against Jones Jr. They fought to a draw with eight two-minute rounds. However, a few months before the fight, the 55-year-old boxer felt that he made a mistake in agreeing to fight Tyson. In an interview with Skysports, Jones Jr. said, “He’s still Mike Tyson. He’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. If anything, I made a mistake going in with him. He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy. He’s going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me.”

‘Captain Hook’ further added, “I do have first-round fireworks, but he’s known for more first-round fireworks than anybody to ever touch boxing, other than maybe George Foreman. With him having the first-round fireworks, he’ll be against a guy smaller than him, maybe 40-50 pounds smaller than him.”

Similarly, now Jones highlighted that Paul would have to do a lot of maneuvering to follow this plan and win the fight. While Jones Jr. has approved of the fight despite the 30-plus-year age gap, concerns have arisen due to a doctor’s warning to Tyson.

Mike Tyson is in danger if he fights Paul
After the fight was officially confirmed earlier this month, fans and pundits cautioned Tyson about the potential health concerns. This was escalated when an old clip of Tyson from 2022 surfaced online where he was spotted using a cane to walk. A statement from Stephen Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University, highlighted the concerning reality of the fight. “In older people, the brain tends to lose volume. This lengthens the bridging veins and makes them more vulnerable to rupture. Alcoholism is known to accelerate brain shrinkage, and it appears that Tyson has this as a past risk factor,” wrote Hughes.

However, Mike Tyson hasn’t been bothered by such reports. Instead, he took to X and shared a short clip of his training sessions along with a message to his opponent, “You still wanna f*** with me? #PaulTyson.”

Who do you think will win this most anticipated bout? Let us know in the comments below.

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Roy Jones Jr Reveals Only ‘Chance’ Jake Paul Has Against Mike Tyson: When I Boxed Him in 2020

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The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul which was initially predicted to be an exhibition bout, has now been upgraded to a professional fight under the auspice of the Texas Boxing Commission. Amidst the growing anticipation, Roy Jones Jr. who thought he had “made a mistake” when he agreed to fight Tyson in an exhibition bout in November 2020, also came forth to provide his verdict on what the fight may look like come July 20.

In a video shared by IBA – Boxing on social media today, Roy Jones Jr. revealed the only way ‘The Problem Child’ can win the fight. Jones Jr. said, “It’s very intriguing how it may turn out because Jake Paul has gotten a lot better as a boxer over the days.” However, ‘Captain Hook’ cautioned Paul about overlooking Tyson’s power because of his age. He claimed, “Mike Tyson, even at 57, 58, however old he is, he [is] still Mike Tyson. When I boxed him in [2020], he [was] still punching like Mike Tyson.”

The former champion from Pensacola even seemed confident that if Tyson connected a clean shot to Paul’s chin, there was no way Paul would be able to withstand the sheer power behind Mike’s punch. Jones Jr. revealed the perfect game plan for ‘The Problem Child,’ and said, “If Jake stays away from him for four or five rounds, then Jake has a chance.”

In 2020, Tyson stepped into the ring after 15 years, when he fought against Jones Jr. They fought to a draw with eight two-minute rounds. However, a few months before the fight, the 55-year-old boxer felt that he made a mistake in agreeing to fight Tyson. In an interview with Skysports, Jones Jr. said, “He’s still Mike Tyson. He’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. If anything, I made a mistake going in with him. He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy. He’s going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me.”

‘Captain Hook’ further added, “I do have first-round fireworks, but he’s known for more first-round fireworks than anybody to ever touch boxing, other than maybe George Foreman. With him having the first-round fireworks, he’ll be against a guy smaller than him, maybe 40-50 pounds smaller than him.”

Similarly, now Jones highlighted that Paul would have to do a lot of maneuvering to follow this plan and win the fight. While Jones Jr. has approved of the fight despite the 30-plus-year age gap, concerns have arisen due to a doctor’s warning to Tyson.

Mike Tyson is in danger if he fights Paul
After the fight was officially confirmed earlier this month, fans and pundits cautioned Tyson about the potential health concerns. This was escalated when an old clip of Tyson from 2022 surfaced online where he was spotted using a cane to walk. A statement from Stephen Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University, highlighted the concerning reality of the fight. “In older people, the brain tends to lose volume. This lengthens the bridging veins and makes them more vulnerable to rupture. Alcoholism is known to accelerate brain shrinkage, and it appears that Tyson has this as a past risk factor,” wrote Hughes.

However, Mike Tyson hasn’t been bothered by such reports. Instead, he took to X and shared a short clip of his training sessions along with a message to his opponent, “You still wanna f*** with me? #PaulTyson.”

Who do you think will win this most anticipated bout? Let us know in the comments below.

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“Calm Down Cardi B”: Fans Go Wild as Claressa Shields Sets Fashion Statement in BTS Tease of Upcoming Music Video

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Boxing champion Claressa Shields is back in the studio, flexing a different kind of muscle – her musical prowess. Following the success of her first music video, Shields is dropping a new single titled ‘GWOAT’ (Greatest Woman Of All Time), a fitting title for someone who dominates both the boxing ring and is now looking to make her mark on the music scene. This isn’t Shields’ first foray into music.

Back in 2021, she released a song that garnered over 43,000 views, showcasing her talent beyond the ropes. Now, with ‘Pop My S**t’ fading into the distance, fans can expect another glimpse into the multifaceted world of Claressa Shields. Furthermore, Shields tried to give her fans a glimpse of some adventure she had BTS (behind the scenes) on the shoot of her latest music video.

Claressa Shields changed outfits 3 times
In the past, there have been many boxers who have made great music, and the list includes great names like Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Tyson, and Roy Jones Jr. So much so that De La Hoya even received a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Latin Pop Album’ back in 2001. Well, now Claressa Shields is trying to do the same, as she aspires to make a great rap song with her new release.

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But more importantly, she’s having a fun time doing it. And she shared it with her fans on the X, synonymously developing some hype for the track. In her post, she mentioned that she enjoyed trying out new outfits for the video shoot. She wrote on X, “My video shoot for my new single “Pop my s**t” went so well! I had so much fun ! I switched outfits 3x!” The fans definitely got excited about it.

The fans discussed the gorgeous pictures she uploaded in her tweet and how she looked stunning in all of them. Not only that but Shields also received praise for exploring new things.

Fans are all praise for the ‘GWOAT’
As of now, the fans are quite excited about her new music, so there’s a chance that it’ll garner more news than her first. They also loved the marketing style of ‘GWOAT’. One of the fans stated how Shields looked amazing in the outfit, and there was no criticism whatsoever from their side whatsoever.

Another fan sarcastically asked the undisputed super middleweight champion to calm down while referring to her as rapper Cardi B.

One fan stated that finally, Shields is trying to get serious about her music career. So, she’s doing it seriously this time.

A fan again compared her style to that of Janet Jackson.

An X user pointed out that Shields looked quite fit in the dress, and understood that this was because she hit the gym so regularly.

The fans showed nothing but support for the boxing champion and could see potential in this upcoming music video. Hopefully, it’ll live up to the hype. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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