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Heavyweight Icon Prepares for First Professional Fight in 20 Years
Mike Tyson is gearing up to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated fight this Friday in Texas. The 58-year-old heavyweight legend is coming out of retirement for this bout, which marks his first professional fight in two decades.
Sparring Partners Sworn to Secrecy
Tyson has enlisted the help of a select group of sparring partners to assist him in his training camp, including heavyweights Mike Russell and Jett Blackwell. However, secrecy shrouds the training sessions, with the team of partners reportedly signing Non-Disclosure Agreements to keep Tyson's preparation under wraps.
Meet the Sparring Partners
Mike Russell, standing at 6-1, has previously assisted ex-UFC star Nate Diaz in training for a fight against Paul. On the other hand, Jett Blackwell, who sparred with Tyson for the exhibition against Roy Jones Jr when he was just 19, is back in Tyson's camp for this upcoming showdown.
