[Boxing profanation] Jake Paul Vs Mike Tyson - 15th November

[pawel7777]

In a little bit more than 2 weeks from now, on 15th November, a highly controversial fight will take place between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. It's dubbed by many to be a profanation of boxing, and it's hard to disagree.
Nevertheless, it's happening, so worth having a dedicated thread to discuss.

Most experts agree that it should be an easy win for Paul, that includes his former opponents, Ben Askren and Mike Perry:
https://talksport.com/boxing/2206286/jake-paul-ben-askren-mike-perry-mike-tyson-prediction/

But still, it's Mike Tyson, a former undisputed heavyweight champion, who despite his age (58) still knows how to throw a punch. Some training footage:

The odds for Mike are currently at x3.40, so could be a good bet. All he needs to do is to successfully explode early on before he gasses out. I wouldn't be putting any serious money on that though.

[bisdak40]

The degradation of boxing, indeed. To me, this is a farce in the history of the sport. I can’t believe this isn’t an exhibition match; they’ve sanctioned it as a regular fight. While the odds for Mike are somewhat appealing, I wouldn’t bet on him or this fight.

[LogitechMouse]

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But still, it's Mike Tyson, a former undisputed heavyweight champion, who despite his age (58) still knows how to throw a punch. Some training footage:
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The odds for Mike are currently at x3.40, so could be a good bet. All he needs to do is to successfully explode early on before he gasses out. I wouldn't be putting any serious money on that though.

I don't know if the text that highlighted bold is an insult or a metaphor. Either way, Tyson is still a boxer whatever happens.

Like what others said here, I will also not put my money on Tyson on this one. I always believe that in a sport like boxing, age is a big factor because that speaks everything. From stamina, endurance, speed, power, everything. This isn't the case for some boxers of course, but with this huge age gap, we will see a difference from the traits that I said. Hyping Tyson through making a video with his sparring partner being knocked down? That will not change the narrative especially if you're into boxing for quite some time.

Whatever the case is, it's a win-win for the fans, and for the boxers. Fans will get entertained while boxers will be paid.

[Jating]

The degradation of boxing, indeed. To me, this is a farce in the history of the sport. I can’t believe this isn’t an exhibition match; they’ve sanctioned it as a regular fight. While the odds for Mike are somewhat appealing, I wouldn’t bet on him or this fight.

Yeah, but if you look at it, this is for me should be considered as a exhibition fight, nothing more. So for pure boxing fans like the majority of us, maybe we're not going to watch or even bet on this fight as we all know that it really doesn't make sense to have Mike at 58, fighting a young and Youtuber.

But we can't blame Mike though, after all the offer is too big to be refused by him. As for Jake, we are already in 2024, and this kind of fights should be ending as well as we are no longer in the pandemic wherein people really trying to be creative during that time that's why exhibition fights become somewhat the norm.

[Baofeng]

The degradation of boxing, indeed. To me, this is a farce in the history of the sport. I can’t believe this isn’t an exhibition match; they’ve sanctioned it as a regular fight. While the odds for Mike are somewhat appealing, I wouldn’t bet on him or this fight.

It's all for the money that's why this fight is given a green light. And even if Tyson has ulcer or medical issues, they still proceed with the fight this November.

Same here, I'm not going to bet on this fight, and as a boxing fans, I even don't want to see Mike Tyson still fighting at his age. He should just be retiring and not involved in boxing.

[Agbe]

This match is going to be mind blowing as former undisputed heavy weight champion mike Tyson comes out of retirement to do what he knows how to do best although age is not on his side and many becoming afraid of him because of the youthful nature of his who is still in the fighting, this match is trekey as it can go any side because mike Tyson is not someone people should not write off because he still have it inside of him. But on a serious note what on earth is making mike Tyson to come out of retirement and start fighting again it's money or what exactly is the problem

[electronicash]

This match is going to be mind blowing as former undisputed heavy weight champion mike Tyson comes out of retirement to do what he knows how to do best although age is not on his side and many becoming afraid of him because of the youthful nature of his who is still in the fighting, this match is trekey as it can go any side because mike Tyson is not someone people should not write off because he still have it inside of him. But on a serious note what on earth is making mike Tyson to come out of retirement and start fighting again it's money or what exactly is the problem

rumor was that he is getting $20M. win or lose Mike will still be earning that much. who would refuse to such amount.  no 58 year old man will be able to earn that amount in just one fight at this kind of economy.

but this is bad for Mike because most of Jake's boxing match ends up like a serious fight where he will batter his opponent like its not an exhibition match. it would be fun to see Mike win though. just a bite on Jake's ear will still a good meme.

[Rruchi man]

In a little bit more than 2 weeks from now, on 15th November, a highly controversial fight will take place between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. It's dubbed by many to be a profanation of boxing, and it's hard to disagree.

The fight should be over already; it has been talked about for way too long, and I am sure we are all tired of hearing about it. Tyson looks very ruthless and in form from the clips on social media, but in a real scene against another fighter who is not in his team like Jake Paul, he may decide to throw the towel in faster if he feels the slightest discomfort is because he is very aware that there is still something to gain from losing. Just like I did in the last Francis Ngannou fight, I will be watching this fight for fun, not betting on it.

[Zed0X]

I'll be happy to be proven wrong in this case but he's just too old to be fighting in a competitive match. Eight rounds and with knockouts allowed, I think that's too long for a guys his age. Now, if there was a different agreement between the two (formal or just a gentleman), then that will be a different story.

[pawel7777]

I'll be happy to be proven wrong in this case but he's just too old to be fighting in a competitive match. Eight rounds and with knockouts allowed, I think that's too long for a guys his age.

I agree. Professional athletes retire early for good reason. You can't fool your age.
I think Mike is aware of that at least to some degree. He's prediction of the fight is that Jake will be running around the ring avoiding exchanges and trying to score points to win by decision while Mike will be getting tired as the fight goes into later rounds.

[0t3p0t]

Looks like more of a call of duty thing rather than just an exhibition match as we all know Mike has already retired juts like Manny Pacquiao who only fight exhibition matches I don't know if he really want something like that fight anymore but maybe they are doing it for the money.

[pawel7777]

Just to clear up some confusion - this fight is not an exhibition fight. It is sanctioned and will be reflected in the boxing records of both fighters.
It's going to be an official fight under non-standard rules:

https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-fight-explained-why-the-two-stars-are-facing-off-and-what-the-rules-will-be/

Is this a 'real fight' or an exhibition?
Unlike Tyson's exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, this is an officially sanctioned fight that will go on the professional records of both men. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations approved the request to make the fight a licensed, professional bout in a move that many feel goes against good sense considering the 30-plus year age gap between the two men.

While Paul vs. Tyson will be a professional bout, it will not be contested under standard professional rules.

[Baofeng]

Just to clear up some confusion - this fight is not an exhibition fight. It is sanctioned and will be reflected in the boxing records of both fighters.
It's going to be an official fight under non-standard rules:

https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-fight-explained-why-the-two-stars-are-facing-off-and-what-the-rules-will-be/

Is this a 'real fight' or an exhibition?
Unlike Tyson's exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, this is an officially sanctioned fight that will go on the professional records of both men. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations approved the request to make the fight a licensed, professional bout in a move that many feel goes against good sense considering the 30-plus year age gap between the two men.

While Paul vs. Tyson will be a professional bout, it will not be contested under standard professional rules.

Yeah, but still though, if you think about it, Mike a professional boxer fighting a Youtube sensation, this is just as close to a exhibition match. They just try to spin in and hype the fight.

Afterall, huge money is on the line already, so it's better to really put this as so called professional fight.

But for boxing fans, we know that it looks and smells like an exhibition fight like Conor vs Floyd and others.

[electronicash]

Just to clear up some confusion - this fight is not an exhibition fight. It is sanctioned and will be reflected in the boxing records of both fighters.
It's going to be an official fight under non-standard rules:

https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-fight-explained-why-the-two-stars-are-facing-off-and-what-the-rules-will-be/

Is this a 'real fight' or an exhibition?
Unlike Tyson's exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, this is an officially sanctioned fight that will go on the professional records of both men. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations approved the request to make the fight a licensed, professional bout in a move that many feel goes against good sense considering the 30-plus year age gap between the two men.

While Paul vs. Tyson will be a professional bout, it will not be contested under standard professional rules.

Yeah, but still though, if you think about it, Mike a professional boxer fighting a Youtube sensation, this is just as close to a exhibition match. They just try to spin in and hype the fight.

Afterall, huge money is on the line already, so it's better to really put this as so called professional fight.

But for boxing fans, we know that it looks and smells like an exhibition fight like Conor vs Floyd and others.

that's about the size of it.  but if they say its sanctioned then it maybe it is.
the one thing to remind yourself is that Mike is a grandpa and its versus a 27 year old muscle man.  this is disregarding the weight classes and the age gap. if we can't call it a violation, i think we can consider it an abuse. 

the video above where he knockdown an spar partner, that's good for the show. Mike however is breathing heavily.  Mike shouldn't try to make it a big exhibition, just laying down after a big swing will do. take the $20M and shake hands with Jake, that's it.

[pawel7777]

Yeah, but still though, if you think about it, Mike a professional boxer fighting a Youtube sensation, this is just as close to a exhibition match. They just try to spin in and hype the fight.

Afterall, huge money is on the line already, so it's better to really put this as so called professional fight.

But for boxing fans, we know that it looks and smells like an exhibition fight like Conor vs Floyd and others.

We like to slap levels on people and many still treat Jake Paul like a random youtube celebrity and nothing more. The truth is, he has been training boxing for a good couple of years now under the supervision of professional coaches, so he's on the level of a mediocre professional boxer. This is precisely why he will be a big favourite.