Boxing followers have been left in suspense after the extremely anticipated battle between Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, scheduled for July 20 at ATT&T stadium in Texas, was postponed.
The postponement got here after Tyson, the legendary former heavyweight champion, was deemed medically unfit to battle resulting from an ulcer flare-up he suffered on a latest flight.
Jake Paul’s response to the postponement of the Mike Tyson battle
Roy Jones Jr. raisis his hand to face Jake Paul
In a shocking flip of occasions, Roy Jones Jr., who fought Tyson in an unscored exhibition match 4 years in the past, has expressed curiosity in stepping in as Tyson’s alternative.
Jones Jr., a former multi-division world champion, revealed his willingness to tackle Paul in a latest interview with Betway.
“I am sort of fascinated about that. I’d try to get into form in case that occurs,” Jones said.
“Perhaps I get myself in form for that. I by no means considered doing it earlier than, however with the state of affairs of the battle, I feel that is a terrific thought and I will be prepared and in form as a result of if the battle would not occur, then the perfect man to substitute instead of Mike Tyson to battle Jake Paul is one thing I’ve been fascinated about. If the battle is on the market, then sure.”
Jones retired from skilled boxing six years in the past however made a return final September for a one-off battle towards former UFC champion Anthony Pettis, the place he misplaced on factors.
Jones Jr. feedback on comeback rumors
Regardless of being 55 years outdated, Jones stays smitten by returning to the ring, notably towards Paul.
The hypothesis linking Jones to different potential bouts, together with with Tommy Fury and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., additionally made headlines.
Addressing these rumors, Jones remarked, “I have not considered that as a result of me being me, I solely take into consideration being one of the best I will be and have by no means considered that. Then I determine it out within the ring. There was clearly the Tommy Fury factor that got here up after which the opposite day anyone requested me whether or not I’d battle Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in an exhibition, and that is loopy.”
Jones added, “I’d leap on it, however now that this factor has come up, it is sensible to get into form with Jake Paul, and it could be one of many greatest fights of this decade.”
Tyson, who final fought Jones within the 2020 exhibition match, has already known as for the rescheduled battle towards Paul to happen between October and December.
Prior to now, Jones vividly described the facility of Tyson’s punches, evaluating them to a mule’s kick.
“Mike Tyson continues to be the strongest puncher that I’ve ever been within the ring with,” Jones advised fellow boxing legend Shane Mosley.
“The primary time he hit me within the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me within the chest. And if he hits anyone with a shot like that, they’re both going out or down, particularly guys who will not be used to being hit like that.”
Because the boxing world awaits additional updates on Tyson’s situation and the potential rescheduling of the battle, Roy Jones Jr.’s readiness to step in provides an thrilling twist to the unfolding saga.
