Jake Paul has refuted claims made by his brother, Logan Paul, regarding a potential fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson. The “Problem Child” has made headlines by confirming his upcoming bout with Tyson, scheduled for July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.
The Paul brothers have become fixtures in the world of combat sports, drawing significant attention to their fights. However, concerns have arisen about Jake Paul’s match against Tyson, particularly due to the notable 31-year age difference between the two fighters.
Despite these concerns, the event is expected to be highly lucrative for Jake Paul, with the fight set to be broadcast worldwide on the streaming service Netflix.
Logan Paul, who has previously stepped into the boxing ring, including an exhibition match with Floyd Mayweather, recently claimed on his podcast that he turned down a fight with Tyson due to concerns about Tyson’s health. He stated, “I said no to fighting Mike Tyson. I was offered it, but not on Netflix and not for a big a** bag. My answer is yes [I can beat him]. I just think he’s too old, it’s crazy. He’s senile.”
However, Jake Paul swiftly disputed his brother’s assertion during a Kick stream, asserting, “It is not true. We are the ones that brought the deal to Mike Tyson. My team struck a deal with Netflix, and then went to other fighters to get them involved.”
The Paul brothers’ relationship has been marked by public disputes over the years, often attributed to their competitive nature. Logan Paul’s friendship with KSI, a longtime rival of Jake Paul, has only heightened tensions between the siblings.
Concerns have also been voiced by fans regarding Tyson’s age and recent training footage, with some expressing apprehension about his ability to compete against Jake Paul.
Despite the disagreement between the Paul brothers, both continue to attract significant attention to combat sports events, drawing in big names and capturing the interest of fans worldwide.
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