The impending face-off between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is set to create boxing history by surpassing a record that has endured for more than sixty years.
Taking place on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the heavyweight bout between Paul and Tyson is anticipated to become one of the year’s most discussed events.
How old is Mike Tyson?
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In a surprising twist, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has authorized the bout as a professional fight, contrary to initial expectations of it being an exhibition match.
Despite Tyson’s last professional bout dating back to June 2005, when he faced defeat against Kevin McBribe, the former world heavyweight champion boasts an impressive track record of over 50 professional fights throughout his illustrious career.
Poised to set a notable record, Jake Paul, with 10 professional fights and a 9-1 record, is preparing to take on the boxing icon. The 27-year-old ‘Problem Child’ will enter the ring against Tyson, who will be 58 years old at the time of their bout.
This significant 31-year age difference between the two fighters will establish a new milestone in professional boxing history, surpassing the previous record of a 24-year age gap set in 1963. According to ESPN, the largest age gap in a professional boxing match occurred between Archie Moore, aged 49, and Mike DiBiase, aged 25.
Tyson’s return to professional boxing at the age of 58 marks a remarkable comeback for the boxing legend, who last competed professionally at 38 years old.
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Mike Tyson remains focused on his upcoming bout with Jake Paul in Texas on July 20, and the former heavyweight champion is approaching the fight with great dedication.
In an interview with Forbes Life, Tyson revealed that he has refrained from engaging in sexual activity or smoking marijuana for six weeks. This decision may imply that both activities typically hold significance in his life outside of boxing.
Mike Tyson remains focused on his upcoming bout with Jake Paul in Texas on July 20, and the former heavyweight champion is approaching the fight with great dedication.
In an interview with Forbes Life, Tyson revealed that he has refrained from engaging in sexual activity or smoking marijuana for six weeks. This decision may imply that both activities typically hold significance in his life outside of boxing.
The 58-year-old made the choice to forgo his favorite pastimes in order to maintain discipline and adhere to his rigorous training regimen leading up to the fight, set to occur at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“I’m living my life in a disciplined way now, so now I’m going to have to fight in a disciplined way,” he said.
During another appearance on a TV chat show, this time on The Damon Elliott Show last Saturday, Tyson minimized the duration of his abstinence.
“I haven’t smoked for two and a half weeks. And I haven’t had sex for two and a half weeks,” he clarified.
In 2018, Tyson had previously stated that he refrained from engaging in sexual activity for approximately five years because he believed it would enhance his boxing performance.
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The inclusion of the marijuana waiver is a stipulation in the regulations for the Paul fight, as cannabis use is prohibited by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the governing body for combat sports in Texas.
Should Tyson choose to smoke, there’s a possibility of testing positive before the fight, potentially leading to the cancellation of the exhibition bout.
This outcome would be regrettable, given the considerable excitement the fight has generated – a fact not lost on Tyson as he readies himself for his first bout since December 2020.
“Everybody, even most athletes, are jealous of me, it’s crazy,” he said. “Even in the best of times you couldn’t draw a million people, you couldn’t sell out a stadium.”
“You couldn’t sell out a stadium. Who at 58 could sell out an 80,000-seat stadium? Why do you think he [Jake Paul] wants to fight me and not anybody else?“
