MIKE TYSON confirmed his interest in Jake Paul's fight and plans to talk with the YouTuber over the phone.
SunSport was informed by Paul that Tyson, the heavyweight legend, is his next opponent.
Mike Tyson expressed interest in fighting Jake Paul
While they were talking on Bill Maher’s podcast, the Baddest Man On The Planet gave the green light.
Tyson, 55 years old, stated that he would call Tyson sometime Friday to discuss the matter.
When asked if he would take on the fight, he responded: "Absolutely."
In 2020 Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. in a shocking comeback fight. They fought for eight rounds.
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Tyson defended the American and cautioned against judging a book's cover.
He stated, "I don’t even look at them the way they do. I can’t even tell what they call me."
"Yeah, that's right. He's a fighter. They don't want him to be credited as a fighter. Because he is f***ing white, with blue eyes and blonde locks.
"I don’t know why white people hate blonde hair and blue eyes, but everybody wants them to die."
He can fight. He can fight. Every nation wants to kick their asses.
He p***es everyone off. He's a great and great salesman. He is a great promoter, and he doesn’t even know it.
