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Mike Tyson Drawing Concerns From Boxing Peers Over His Jake Paul Fight


The 57-year-old former champion is gearing up for a July 20 match against a boxer 30-years younger.

It’s not an exhibition – the match is commissioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations as a professional fight. Despite Paul’s lack of top opponents, and Tyson’s 50-6 record with 44 knockouts, there is concern among the older boxer’s peers. But it is worth noting a famous Tyson statement about an opponent: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”

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