Jake Paul trainer’s brutal response to Mike Tyson fight as clip goes viral | Boxing | Sport

Jake Paul’s coach J’Leon Love has dismissed the idea that his pupil will face former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Up to 90,000 fans are expected to join the duo at AT&T Stadium in Texas on November 15.

This fight will fulfill Paul’s three and a half year ambition. ‘Problem Child’, known as Paul, enters this bout following his victory over former UFC star Mike Perry in July.

Paul has been a regular competitor in the boxing ring since his professional debut in 2020. The young American has scored victories over Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren during his short career.

With a 10-1 record, his only loss was a points loss to Tommy Fury last year. In preparation for the event in Texas next week, ‘Problem Child’ has released a video on his official account. instagram Statement explaining how the idea of ​​fighting Tyson first came about. In a conversation with Love, it appeared Paul’s coach was completely against the potential pairing.

In the video, which dates back to 2021 before his fight with Askren, the boxer-turned-YouTuber is seen touting the possibility of fighting “Iron Mike” as a humorous concept. “I had a crazy idea,” Paul said. “You think I can beat Mike Tyson?” Love is seen laughing before responding: “—- no”.

Paul was later skeptical of his coach’s advice and asked in disbelief: “Won’t it even happen a year from now?” Love, who himself has experience in the ring, insisted on the depth of Tyson’s skills, saying: “Mike Tyson just said —-. he knows how to do it bro it’s like…”

“Tyson is a dog,” Paul, 27, nodded and mused: “I was just thinking, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson? That would be hilarious.”

Paul’s fantasy match is about to happen next week. But since the fight was announced, the impressive boxer-turned-boxer has been bombarded with criticism for agreeing to face Tyson.

Putting the skeptics aside, the young American defended his decision during a recent interview. TODAY“A lot of people wonder, ‘Jake, why are you doing this? Even if you beat him, they’ll still say he’s old,'” he says.

“But for me, Mike Tyson wanted to fight me. It’s an honour. He’s one of the most famous boxers in the world to do it. To step in there with someone of his nature is an honor and a dream come true.” ‘ There will be a demonstration. netflix“

Some fans are skeptical about ‘Iron Mike’ taking his upcoming fight seriously after a bombshell reveal. During his interview with Jimmy Kimmel, the 58-year-old boxing icon claimed that he trains for six hours every day.

“I train pretty hard, I train six hours a day. I start at 11 a.m. and I can leave the gym at 5 p.m.,” said Tyson. Visibly stunned, Kimmel responded: “Oh no. 11 a.m.? So that’s six hours straight, or is there a lunch break?”

Tyson admitted that it was indeed a short break, prompting a stunned Kimmel to exclaim, “Oh no.”