Mike Tyson News
Mike Tyson reflects on career struggles ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul: "I wouldn't wish my life on anybody"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2024
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has done some reflecting ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ is set to make one final walk to the boxing ring later this month. In the main event of Netflix-promoted card, Mike Tyson will face YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul. For the 58-year-old, the contest will be his first professional fight in nearly 20 years. Tyson last competed against journeyman Kevin McBride in June 2005.
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis becomes latest to chime in on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "It's not fair"
Josh Evanoff - November 5, 2024
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis has given his take on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ are currently set to face off later this month, live on Netflix. For Mike Tyson, the boxing match will be his first professional bout since a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in 2005. Meanwhile, Jake Paul is fresh off a sixth-round knockout victory over BKFC star Mike Perry in July.
PHOTO | Mike Tyson reveals absurd physique ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is absolutely shredded ahead of his return against Jake Paul. The 58-year-old heavyweight is set to head to the ring for the first time since 2020 later this month. However, while his bout with Roy Jones Jr. four years ago was an exhibition, his next fight will be a professional one. On November 15th, live on Netflix, Mike Tyson will clash with Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson vows to 'slaughter' Jake Paul in upcoming boxing match: "He's in a lot of trouble"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
58-year-old Mike Tyson believes he will dominate Jake Paul in his boxing return. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t competed in a professional boxing match in nearly 20 years. The last time Mike Tyson competed was a bout against journeyman Kevin McBride in June 2005. The legendary heavyweight quit on the stool that night, stating afterward he didn’t have aalove for the sport anymore. 19 years later, the spark is back.
WATCH | Netflix releases official Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight trailer
Josh Evanoff - October 15, 2024
Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match. Next month at the massive AT&T Stadium in Dallas, ‘The Problem Child’ will face ‘Iron Mike’. The bout was originally slated for July 20th but was postponed due to the 58-year-old’s health issues. As a result, Jake Paul knocked out Mike Tyson’s short-notice replacement, Mike Perry, earlier this summer.
Eddie Hearn refuses to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson despite promoting undercard fighters: "He's nearly 60!"
Josh Evanoff - October 11, 2024
Eddie Hearn has no interest in the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ are set to collide next month at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The bout was originally slated to go down on July 20th but was postponed due to Mike Tyson suffering from health issues. As a result, Jake Paul handed short-notice replacement Mike Perry a sixth-round knockout loss earlier this summer.
Mike Tyson might choose to fight high against Jake Paul in boxing return: "That's a possibility!"
Josh Evanoff - September 24, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson could be high on more than just life when he faces Jake Paul in November. ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘The Problem Child’ are set to face off later this year at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The fight booking is a re-scheduling of their July contest when Mike Tyson was forced out due to health issues. The 58-year-old had to pull out due to an ulcer issue but is now deep into training.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson endorses Dana White's boxing plans, calls him the "Best thing" for the sport
Curtis Calhoun - September 23, 2024
Boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson believes UFC CEO Dana White could potentially change boxing forever if he fully commits to investing in the sport. White made headlines when he admitted in a Q+A session that “big announcements” are coming soon. He specifically confirmed that he’s “in” when it comes to promoting boxing, and he could be potentially on the verge of launching his often-teased Zuffa Boxing.
Jake Paul shares Francis Ngannou's prediction for his bout against Mike Tyson
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
Jake Paul has revealed Francis Ngannou’s blunt prediction for his boxing match against Mike Tyson. Paul and Tyson are set to box on Friday, November 15 live on Netflix at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It’s an intriguing matchup and a fight that sees Paul as a sizeable betting favorite.
Jake Paul reveals that there's no backup for Mike Tyson boxing match despite prior health issues: "He's super healthy!"
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
Jake Paul has no backup set for his November boxing match with the legendary Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ were set to collide on July 20th in Texas, live on Netflix. However, over a month from fight day, the boxing legend experienced a medical emergency on a plane. Mike Tyson later revealed that due to ulcer issues, he was out of his return fight against Jake Paul. As a result, BKFC star Mike Perry stepped up on short notice.
Michael Bisping roasts "pathetic individual" Jake Paul after boo birds hyjack Mike Tyson presser
Curtis Calhoun - August 19, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping didn’t hold back in his reaction to the recent Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson press conference. Paul and Tyson will square off in a boxing main event on November 155th in Dallas, TX. The bout was supposed to take place earlier this year before Tyson was forced to withdraw due to a recent medical scare on a plane.
Mike Tyson promises to "f*ck up" Jake Paul at press conference announcing re-scheduled fight: "He's going to run!"
Josh Evanoff - August 19, 2024
With a new fight date official, Boxing legend Mike Tyson is ready to destroy Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘The Problem Child’ were set to clash on July 20th, in a boxing match live on Netflix. The bout was going to be the biggest of Jake Paul’s career thus far, and the first for Mike Tyson in two decades. Despite talk of an exhibition, the fight was actually sanctioned as a professional one by the Texas Athletic Commission.
Jake Paul trolls Dana White amid UFC 303 press conference postponement: "I'm not going to talk about it publicly"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 4, 2024
Jake Paul continues to poke at UFC CEO Dana White, this time amid the postponed UFC 303 press conference. The first press conference promoting the upcoming June 29th pay-per-view event headlined by Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler was scheduled to take place this past Monday in Dublin. Thousands of fans were expected to attend. While entry to the presser was going to be free, some were selling access to the festivities on the secondary market.
Mike Tyson posts encouraging medical update after recent scare, takes a jab at Jake Paul
Curtis Calhoun - May 28, 2024
Boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson is in good spirits after a recent medical emergency just before a flight landing. Tyson is scheduled to make his professional boxing return against Jake Paul on July 20 in Dallas, TX. He returns to the ring to potentially hand the polarizing Paul another defeat inside the boxing ring.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson rules revealed, bout will be sanctioned as a professional boxing match
Josh Evanoff - April 29, 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will officially be a professional boxing match. Last month, it was announced that ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ will meet in a boxing match. The two will compete live on Netflix on July 20th, in a fight going down from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Jake Paul has also revealed that they’re expecting upwards of 96,000 fans in attendance for the fight this summer.
Joe Rogan dismisses age will be a factor in Mike Tyson's boxing return against Jake Paul: "You don't lose that much ability!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 5, 2024
Joe Rogan doesn’t understand why people are so quick to dismiss Mike Tyson’s chances ahead of his boxing return against Jake Paul. The 57-year-old Tyson will make his return to the boxing ring against Paul in an exhibition on July 20. He returns to the ring almost four years since his fight against fellow boxing legend, Roy Jones Jr., in a fight that went to a split draw.
Mike Tyson pushes back on fan concern ahead of Jake Paul fight: "I'm 58 and what?"
Josh Evanoff - April 2, 2024
Mike Tyson is a few months out from his 58th birthday, but he’s still ready to return to boxing for Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ stunned fans last month, by signing a deal to face ‘The Problem Child’ in the boxing ring. The fight will be broadcast on Netflix, and go down in front of 80,000 fans at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. As of now, it remains unclear if the fight will be an exhibition. However, sources have claimed that Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is being targeted as a professional bout.
Jake Paul downplays Mike Tyson's punching power ahead of boxing match: "I have an iron chin"
Josh Evanoff - March 25, 2024
Jake Paul really wants to taste Mike Tyson’s punching power in their boxing match this summer. Earlier this month, ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ announced plans to compete in a boxing match on July 20th. The fight will be streamed on Netflix and will be held in front of 85,000 fans at AT&T Stadium in Texas. The venue normally known for housing the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, will instead hold Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson this summer.