MIKE TYSON is open for sensationally fighting Jake Paul - but warned that it must be done this year.
The youngest champion heavyweight of all time seems to have no worries about their ability or the 30-year age gap.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, 2020
Tyson stated on Jimmy Kimmel that "Anything's possible, it's got got to happen this Year, got to happen"
Iron Mike, 55 years old, has built a successful cannabis empire since retiring from the workforce in 2005.
He made a remarkable boxing comeback in November 2020 and drew with Roy Jones Jr., 53, over eight rounds.
Tyson was linked to a fight against Jake Paul, 25, a YouTuber-turned boxer who won undercard bout two years ago.
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He stated, "I have never taken it seriously but that could make it really interesting."
"He's skillful enough, yes, I'm going give it to him. He's skilled enough because his wins keep coming back.
"Even though he is fighting fighters you don't believe to be good enough, they should still be able beat him. But they won't.
"So he's beating people he shouldn’t be beating, we have to give him credit.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGS"He beat people that he shouldn't really be beating, and he's doing a good job, man."
Paul fought Tyron Woodley in December, a quick-notice rematch after Tommy Fury (23), pulled out of their grudge match.
Woodley was defeated by him, who had previously beaten him on points in August.
It was KOs that were won over "AnEsonGib", an ex-NBA player Nate Robinson (37), and Ben Askren (37), who is a retired UFC welterweight.
He will be back in New York on August 6, at New York's Madison Square Garden.
This is the same venue where he promoted the super-fight between Katie Taylor, 35, & Amanda Serrano (33).
Tyson is full praise for Paul's contribution to the sport both inside and outside the ring.
American icon, the American icon, said that "He's doing so many good things for boxing. This guy has 70 million followers every time he fights.
"Champions around the world don’t have many followers."
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"So, what he's doing in boxing is sensational. No one should be complaining about that.
"They shouldn’t care; he’s helping everyone get cash, so why would anyone be mad at him?"
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