Jake Paul’s manager defends Mike Tyson age gap with Conor McGregor comparison
Tyson's clash with the influencer will surprisingly be a sanctioned professional contest, which could leave a stain on his glittering resume if he is to fall to defeat.
And former world champion Tony Bellew believes it is not a good look for his legacy, but understands why the icon accepted the offer. "Of course the world is full of freaks and people want to watch this nonsense," Bellew said on talkSPORT Breakfast.Mike Tyson begins 'countdown' to Jake Paul fight with message after rival's huge KO win
"This egotistical clown demanded that this goes on Mike Tyson's actual professional record. He wasn't happy with it being an exhibition."It is about money, I can't knock it from Mike's perspective, I know everyone has a price. But just have it as an exhibition."Tyson will earn a lucrative purse for the huge event, which will be his first professional appearance since 2008.
The ferocious puncher is now 58 and suffers from multiple medical conditions which have led to justifiable concerns for his health.Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora LIVE: Date, start time, undercard, TV channel and how to followCarl Froch reveals Anthony Joshua feud is 'settled' but heavyweight has one last digAnd Bellew hopes the dynamite hands will be enough to see Tyson over the line in an uphill battle against age.
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