Tyson Fury has made his mind up ahead of the Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul fight.
There is just one week to go until ‘Iron Mike’ faces Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday 15 November, becoming the first boxing event to be streamed live on Netflix.
Some of the sport’s biggest names have offered their insight into the match-up, with former world heavyweight champion Fury now giving his prediction.
‘The Gypsy King’ has been watching footage of Tyson training, and explained his stance when talking to The Stomping Ground.
“Okay the guy’s 57-years-old, but he’s former undisputed world heavyweight king and one guy who plays computers for a living who’s come into boxing about a year ago – so pretty even match.
“You’ve got to admire them both and I wish them both the best of luck. I seen Mike’s training hard on his videos, and Jake Paul’s always in shape. People say it’s s**t but I bet they still watch it.”
In a further clip, Fury then gave his knockout prediction for the fight that many in the sport are branding dangerous and inappropriate.
“Listen, if Mike Tyson hits anybody, I don’t care if he’s 90, he’s gonna knock them out cold, in’t he? Obviously I have to back Mike Tyson. I’m named after the legend and I’ll back him. As he always backs me I’m backing Mike for the knockout. Come on, Mike!”
All will be revealed when the two men meet inside the ring, and one of Tyson’s former trainers has given their verdict on the showdown after watching Paul spar.
