Jake Paul has spoken out on the likelihood of him facing Mike Tyson in their rearranged boxing match later this year amid concerns over the heavyweight legend’s condition to fight.
Paul, 27, was originally due to face Tyson, 58, on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
But the bout was postponed after the former heavyweight champion suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight in May.
As a result, Paul instead fought former UFC fighter Mike Perry, with the YouTuber-turned-boxer securing a sixth-round TKO victory to extend his professional record to 11-1 – with his only defeat coming against Tommy Fury in February of last year.
Paul vs Tyson has been rearranged for November 15 and will stream live on Netflix from the same venue as the originally planned July fight.
Concerns have been raised over Tyson’s ability to fight, given the huge age difference between the two men and the previous postponement.
However, Paul claims he is so confident the fight will go ahead later this year that he hasn’t arranged a back-up opponent to step in, should Tyson drop out for a second time.
“I don’t have concern,” Paul told TMZ.
“He’s doing great. He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great.
“So that’s what we are focusing on and there is not a back-up currently.”
The fight has been controversially sanctioned as a professional heavyweight contest by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Tyson is due to fight Paul in November (Image: Getty)
However, it will be contested under a modified rule set, with the fight consisting of eight, two-minute rounds – with both boxers wearing 14oz gloves, instead of 10oz.
Speaking at a press conference last month, Tyson insisted he was capable of beating Paul despite his age and vowed to prove his doubters wrong.
“I’m very prepared [to knock out Jake Paul],” Tyson said.
“I had a small adversity. I got sick, but I feel good. I’m just ready. I’m going to do my talk, and I’m going to talk my sh**, but I’m ready to fight.”
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