The upcoming bout between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and ex-YouTube star Jake Paul has stirred mixed reactions among boxing fans. While some are eager to witness this spectacle, others worry that Tyson, at 57, shouldn’t face an opponent 30 years younger. Nevertheless, this fully professional match is set to be a thrilling encounter when the bell rings at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Both fighters are deep into their training camps for the July 20 fight. Paul has gained muscle mass, while Tyson has adopted a controversial new diet that not everyone endorses.

In a recent appearance on “The Damon Elliott Show,” Tyson revealed he’s following a raw meat-based diet, humorously referring to Paul as “raw meat.” Although proponents of such a diet claim benefits like improved digestion and increased energy, most health experts warn that consuming uncooked meat can lead to infections due to harmful bacteria and pathogens.

Tyson’s joke about Paul suggests he’s not entirely serious about his new diet. Still, the unusual revelation, combined with concerns over Tyson’s age and health, adds an extra layer of intrigue as the boxing legend prepares for his first professional fight since 2005.