Jake Paul has been cautioned by one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time that there may be no path to victory against Mike Tyson. The YouTube star-turned-boxer was initially set to face Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Texas, but a medical emergency forced the bout to be rescheduled to November 15.
Paul, 27, is favored by many bookmakers due to the significant age difference—Tyson will be 58 by fight night. Despite this, former two-weight UFC champion Randy Couture believes Paul stands little chance against Tyson in a fully professional bout.
Randy Couture, a former UFC light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion, expressed his skepticism about Paul’s chances in a conversation with Bloody Elbow. “Everything I’ve seen, I don’t see any way that Jake Paul stands up to Mike Tyson,” Couture stated. He pointed out that although Paul has fought and beaten notable opponents, Tyson’s elite boxing skills are on a different level.
Couture highlighted Tyson’s formidable record, noting, “On paper, how many guys in the boxing world have 50 victories with 44 of those being knockouts? It’s insane. So on paper, Tyson should walk through him in a couple of rounds.”
The fight has generated significant intrigue, partly due to the stark contrast in the fighters’ backgrounds and the uncertainty surrounding Tyson’s performance after nearly two decades away from professional boxing. Despite his age, Tyson’s legacy as one of the best boxers in history brings a compelling edge to the match.
As the rescheduled fight approaches, fans and experts alike are eagerly anticipating the showdown. While Jake Paul has proven his ability in the ring, facing a legend like Mike Tyson is a challenge of a different magnitude. According to Randy Couture, Tyson’s experience and knockout power could make the fight a short one, leaving everyone to wonder why Paul would take on such a formidable opponent. The world will be watching closely on November 15 to see how this clash of generations unfolds.
