RIC FLAIR has brutally urged Jake Paul against fighting Mike Tyson.
The YouTuber-turned boxer has refused to rule out a bout with Tyson, who he is friends with and 30 years younger than.
WWE legend Ric Flair with Mike Tyson
Jake Paul pictured with Mike Tyson
But WWE legend Flair insisted it is not a good idea – for Paul at least.
He said on Joe Rogan’s podcast: “I’ll tell you what though, one thing he doesn’t wanna do is fight Mike.
“He wants to fight Mike, I think. Mike’s in good shape too. Mike trains everyday. Yeah, he don’t wanna fight Mike.”
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has been a big proponent of Paul’s boxing career, but also waned him about fighting Tyson.
Rogan added: “Like, I don’t give a f*** if you think he’s 55-years-old, that guy will hurt you.
“If Jake Paul’s on the other side of the ring and sees Mike Tyson just f*****g bobbing and weaving, he’s gonna have a recognition.
“He’s gonna look over and go, ‘Oh my God, that’s really Mike Tyson.'”
Tyson, 56, retired in 2005 but made a shock comeback 15 years later for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr, 54, which ended in a draw.
CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023It led to the likes of Paul, 26, being aligned with the heavyweight icon for a similar spectacle showdown.
The American most recently lost to Tommy Fury, 23, in February and returns on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
Tyson was a special guest in Saudi Arabia the week Paul lost to Fury and admitted it had him reminiscing about his heyday.
He said on his podcast: “I just always wanted to be a fighter. That’s all I wanted to do my whole life was be a fighter, nothing else.
“I miss this stuff, I didn’t think I’d miss it until I was at the weigh-in in Saudi Arabia for [Paul-Fury]. You miss being the centre of attention.”
Tyson has been linked with a rematch with Jones as well as a trilogy bout against old rival Evander Holyfield, 60.
Up until now Iron Mike has remained happy in retirement but leaves the door open to another exhibition.
Tyson told TMZ Sports: “I don’t know, I’m just chilling out.
“I did that, I wanted to do that, I did that. People also in Saudi Arabia want me to do this stuff too. I don’t know, I could be persuaded.”
Mike Tyson after his comeback fight in 2020
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