The highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between boxing legend Mike Tyson and rising star Jake Paul is approaching quickly. In the lead-up to the fight, there have been various developments, some exciting and others more worrisome. Recently, concerning news emerged suggesting that there is a slight chance the fight between Tyson and Paul could be called off.
The upcoming fight between Tyson and Paul is a rescheduled bout. Their initially planned match was canceled due to a health scare involving Tyson. As he prepares for the fight, Tyson has shared alarming details about the challenges he faced during that time. ‘Iron Mike’ revealed that he nearly died due to an ulcer flare-up that occurred just before their original bout.
Interestingly, the boxing legend kept these details to himself for six months. Most likely to ensure that the fight proceeded as planned. However, following recent revelations, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has informed World Boxing News that it will investigate Tyson’s comments. The TDLR, is not in a hurry to probe Iron Mike. As such, it remains committed to conducting a review just before the fight.
Mike Tyson faces Texas grilling over ‘almost died’ admission https://t.co/fyEhZLPPcZ #PaulTyson
— World Boxing News (@WorldBoxingNews) November 11, 2024
Despite the concerning news, both boxers are determined to face each other. Tyson and Paul even had a face-to-face meeting arranged by the promotion. During this encounter, Iron Mike exhibited his formidable persona once again and indirectly threatened the ‘Problem Child’. Additionally, in one of the pre-fight promotional videos, Tyson made a chilling prediction about the outcome of his fight against Paul.
Mike Tyson is ready to ‘die in the ring’ against Jake Paul
The boxing community is well aware of Mike Tyson’s fierce personality as a fighter. Over the years, Iron Mike has maintained a menacing persona in front of the world. He intends to continue this image in his upcoming fight against Jake Paul this weekend. To prepare, Tyson has been following a rigorous training regimen. In one of his most recent training clips, he even knocked down his sparring partner.
Riding high on his confidence, the boxing legend has shared his prediction for his upcoming fight. Interestingly, while discussing the outcome, Tyson emphasized his struggles with health. As such, Iron Mike stated that he would prefer to die in a boxing ring rather than in a hospital.
If I win, I’ll be immortal. If I do it bad, I don’t want to die in a hospital bedroom, I want to die in the ring.
Mike Tyson via Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson on YouTube
Although many in the boxing community have criticized the matchup, excitement among the general public remains high just a few days before the event. Some prominent figures in the boxing world have even predicted a victory for Tyson. That being said, it will now be interesting to see how this matchup unfolds on November 15th.
