The rivalry between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been on the rise in recent months, and now, the boxing legend has issued a strong warning to the YouTuber-turned-boxer. Tyson, who retired from professional boxing years ago, has made it clear that he is training intensely for a possible return to the ring, and has singled out Jake Paul as one of the possible targets for his comeback.

Tyson’s message to Paul was direct and blunt: “Be careful, I am training very hard for my return to the ring,” Tyson said in a recent interview. “I am not playing around, I am working every day. If you want to fight, it will be a serious fight.” Tyson, known for his imposing presence and knockout power, made it clear that he does not take Paul or his boxing career lightly.

Jake Paul, who has gained notoriety for his fights in the ring against former boxers and sports figures, has been continuously seeking high-profile opponents to increase his fame and fortune. Tyson, who at 57 is still considered one of the most feared boxers in history, has been one of the names most mentioned by Paul as a possible challenge.

Although Tyson has been away from professional boxing since his last fight in 2005, where he won by knockout against Kevin McBride, he has been training privately for the past few years. In 2020, he held an exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr., where he showed that, despite his age, he still has the power and agility necessary to compete at a high level. Now, with his return to the ring closer than ever, Tyson seems willing to face Paul, who has been criticized by many in the boxing community for his fights against opponents considered more like celebrities than real boxers.

The news has caused quite a stir in the boxing world and on social media. Tyson’s supporters have applauded his determination and focus on training, while Jake Paul’s fans have reacted with a mix of excitement and skepticism. Some believe that Paul might be too young and fast for Tyson, but others say that the former heavyweight champion still has what it takes to make any opponent tremble.

What is clear is that if Tyson and Paul do meet in the ring, it will be one of the most anticipated fights in recent years, and could attract the attention of boxing fans and entertainment fans in general. Tyson has made it clear that he is not afraid of Paul, and that he is ready to do whatever it takes to prove that, despite the years, he is still a feared name in the boxing world.

Meanwhile, Jake Paul has not responded directly to Tyson’s threat, but it is likely that this challenge is just the beginning of a war of words that could reach its climax in an epic showdown in the ring.