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The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is just days away.
Ahead of the bout, which will air live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, Tyson and Paul each stepped into the ring for open workouts in front of excited fans.
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THAT’S IRON MIKE<br><br>Mike Tyson is in the ring at the <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/PaulTyson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#PaulTyson</a> open workout. It all goes down Friday, November 15 LIVE on Netflix at 8PM ET | 5PM PT. <a href=”https://t.co/SUAN0R5XmL”>pic.twitter.com/SUAN0R5XmL</a>
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Jake Paul ruffling feathers in the ring for the <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/PaulTyson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#PaulTyson</a> open workout 👀🐓<br><br>Watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Friday, November 15 LIVE on Netflix at 8PM ET | 5PM PT. <a href=”https://t.co/VdgwseA94h”>pic.twitter.com/VdgwseA94h</a>
As the fight nears, fans are getting more and more excited.
Ricco Ramos @RiccoRamos_
I have mixed feelings on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight. <br><br>I think Tyson needs to knock him out in 3 rounds or less. If this fight goes too long, Jake’s youth will become a major advantage. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/paulTyson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#paulTyson</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Boxing?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Boxing</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/miketyson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#miketyson</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/jakePaul?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#jakePaul</a>
While Tyson’s legacy as a boxer is undeniable, Friday’s bout will be his first fight since 2020 when he squared off with Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match. Tyson hasn’t boxed professionally since 2005.
Paul, meanwhile, is in his prime. He’s notched a 10-1 record through his first 11 fights and has won four straight, his latest victory being a TKO of Mike Perry in July, a fight that took place on the original date of his fight with Tyson.
The 27-year-old Paul obviously has the benefit of age over Tyson, who is 58, but it should still be an interesting fight. Tyson’s recent training videos and his open workout on Tuesday have proved he’s still in fighting shape, and he’s looking to pick up a big win over Paul.