Jake Paul has issued a forthright and succinct advisory about his fight schedule, insinuating that his matchup against boxing legend Mike Tyson must proceed.
Despite potential concerns over the 58-year-old Tyson's well-being which previously postponed their July meeting to November 15 at Arlington's AT&T Stadium, Paul asserts Tyson's fitness with commanding certainty: "It's Mike Tyson or nothing." He further underscored: "But first and foremost, he's healthy and feeling amazing and doing great in camp." READ MORE: Oleksandr Usyk responds to Tyson Fury's X-rated message ahead of rematch READ MORE: Tyson Fury quashes idea of ‘stupid’ fight with one boxer who dubbed Gypsy King ‘Marmite’ However, discussions around a possible replacement should Tyson have to back out again stir contemplation, especially if the numbers support the switch.
Earmarked are five fighters who might step into the ring against the influencer-turned-boxer, among them is Tony Bellew. The 41-year-old former world cruiserweight champion, despite his criticisms of Paul's choices, communicated last month his openness towards a bout, driven by the right financial incentive: "I've got no real hunger or desire to face Jake Paul, if I'm being totally honest.
Do I want to? No, not really. But would I? Yes. Everyone's got a price. I would, yeah, absolutely, but do I want to? Not really, no." Another potentially improbable adversary introduced is Chael Sonnen.