Mike Tyson has branded Jake Paul as "manufactured" in the build up to their high-profile boxing bout.
The pair are set to lock horns on November 15 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas, where a massive crowd of up to 90,000 spectators is expected. Previously scheduled for July, the fight faced a delay when Tyson had to bow out due to an ulcer flare-up.
Now declaring himself fit and prepared, the 58-year-old 'Iron Mike,' who retired from professional boxing after a loss to Kevin McBride in 2005 but returned for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in recent years, is nevertheless a cause for concern amongst some fans given his health and time away from serious competition. On the flip side, the 27-year-old Paul, who turned from YouTube fame to the professional boxing ring in 2020, comes into this fight following a string of victories over well-known fighters such as Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz, and Ben Askren.
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Although he experienced a points defeat to Tommy Fury last year, Paul enters the ring fresh from a win against Mike Perry. Netflix has announced the release of a three-part documentary series offering a behind-the-scenes look at the contentious heavyweight bout, with exclusive footage from the training camps of the fighters. The official 'Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson' trailer dropped on Wednesday afternoon, showcasing the stark contrast between the two fighters as highlighted by Tyson himself.
In the promotional clip, Paul is seen challenging Tyson following his victory over Perry, declaring: "Mike, I love you. But
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