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Jake Paul has sent a video message after controversial Mike Tyson fight rules emerge.

Last week, it was announced that Tyson and Paul will fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20.

Confirming the fight, the popular streaming platform, Netflix, wrote: “It’s JAKE PAUL vs. MIKE TYSON — yes, really! — in a LIVE BOXING event at AT&T Stadium you won’t want to miss. Airing live on Netflix Saturday, July 20 #PaulTyson.”

Reacting to the fight, Derek Chisora said on Radio Rahim, via The Mirror: “I know for a fact they are using 8oz gloves and head guards – if I’m not mistaken.

“I think so. So we’re watching a sparring match. It’s a f****** joke. You think I’m paying to watch that?”

American YouTuber turned boxer Paul has since put out a video to address the criticism of him fighting Tyson.

He said: “Oh you’re mad at me for fighting Mike Tyson? Imagine this.

“‘Jake, we got the biggest deal ever you versus Mike Tyson live on Netflix, you’re going to entertain millions of people and make an unbelievable amount of money, what do you think? ‘Nah’.

“Exactly, That’s what I thought. July 20, be there.

Tyson said of facing Paul: “I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T STADIUM IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS. He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a “kid” can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.

“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”

Meanwhile, Paul said: “He’s the greatest heavyweight of all time…the most vicious KO artist ever. But I’m younger, I’m faster and I’m going to be working my ass off to get stronger.

“A member of my team sent me this video that Mike’s coach put up two weeks ago and asked me if I’m sure that I want to do this…yes, yes I do. Heavyweight.”

Lennox Lewis claimed in January 2018 that Deontay Wilder wouldn’t have been able to beat the often talked about ‘Prime Mike Tyson,’ and that’s before the Bronze Bomber lost a fight.

The former heavyweight took to Twitter over two years ago, after the American claimed that he could have beaten Tyson back in the late 80s when he was known as ‘Iron Mike.’

The Brit did go on to praise the ‘Bronze Bomber’ for his confidence in his abilities inside the squared circle.

There is no doubt that Wilder is a big believer in his own abilities so his claims about knocking out ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ aren’t out of character.

When TMZ specifically asked Wilder in 2018 if he would stand a chance against Tyson, he unequivocally responded: “Yes.”

But the ‘Bronze Bomber’ went on to proclaim that he fears no heavyweight, past or present, by adding that whether they’re “old school [or] new school, I knock them all out.”

Of course hindsight really does favour Lewis, who claimed he fought Tyson in said ‘prime,’ with Wilder having lost to Tyson Fury at the beginning of this year.

In the build up to the fight the Gypsy King said he was going to stop the 2008 Olympic bronze medalist before the fight went the distance, with Wilder saying in retaliation that Fury had ‘pillow hands.’

That certainly didn’t prove to be the case as the then challenger dropped the champion twice before the fight was stopped in the seventh round.

Since then 54-year-old Tyson is preparing to come out of retirement and created a huge amount of buzz about it.

The year is 1981 and a young Mike Tyson was quickly making a name for himself in the world of boxing. He was an animal. An unstoppable force.

Just take his Junior Olympic gold medal fight against Joe Cortez, for example.

Tyson’s famous speed and agility is clear to see, even at the tender age of 15. He is incredibly developed and skilled in the ring and as a result, his opponent had no chance.

In the opening seconds of the round, a young Tyson almost runs towards a helpless Cortez, throwing lefts and rights like a man possessed.

It took him just under 10 seconds to flatten Cortez, and the rest is history. Tyson would go on to win the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympics and a dominant career in the heavyweight division would follow.

But despite his legacy in the sport, Tyson was not voted the greatest boxer of all time by SPORTbible’s audience.

The legendary Muhammad Ali was instead named the best of all time, beating the likes of Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Ray Robinson to the title.

In an online poll, SPORTbible’s audience gave Ali the majority of the vote as ‘The Greatest’ maintained a huge lead throughout, eventually receiving a total of 59% in the overall standings.

Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather was miles behind in second place with 19% while Mike Tyson and Sugar Ray Robinson came in third and fourth with 16% and 6% respectively.

Do you think Mike Tyson is one of the all-time greats?

Mike Tyson couldn’t settle with having dogs, cats, rabbits or fish as his pets. Instead, he had to go ahead and get some tigers.

Essentially, ‘Iron Mike’ got them because he was a “young guy” and thought it would be “cool” before forging a special relationship with them – to the point that he would walk them around his property on leads and even play-fight with them.

Roseanne Barr interviewed the former world heavyweight champion at his mansion back as part of the ‘Inside Edition’ programme back in 1996 and CBS captured some incredible footage of Tyson sparring with his white bengal tiger, Kenya.

There’s playing with your dog and then there’s playing with a tiger. Absolutely no fear in the world from Tyson.

The 53-year old lived with the tiger for over a decade but then, after around 16 years, made the decision to get rid of her.

Speaking to GQ Sports earlier this year, Tyson said: “I did have a pet tiger, her name was Kenya and she was around 550 pounds.

“I had a great affection for her; I kept her, I slept with her, I kept her in my room.

“She stayed with me I had her about 16 years. But she got too old and I had to get rid of her when her eyes and her head got bad.

“Oh and she ripped somebody’s arm off.”

We really wouldn’t be surprised if that last bit is fully serious. If messing around with his pet tiger wasn’t crazy enough, Tyson once wanted to fight a silverback Gorilla for $10,000 back in the 80’s.

A trip to the zoo, which was open just to him after he paid for it, ended in Tyson asking a staff member to let him go up against the animal.

“I paid a worker at New York’s zoo to re-open it just for me and Robin,” Tyson said, recalling the incredible tale.

“When we got to the gorilla cage there was one big silverback gorilla there just bullying all the other gorillas.

“They were so powerful but their eyes were like an innocent infant. I offered the attendant $10,000 to open the cage and let smash that silverback’s snotbox! He declined.”

Having gained experience of fighting tigers, the former ‘Baddest man on the planet’ is due to take on a shark during Discovery’s ‘Shark Week.’

The best champions in boxing’s storied history have included Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford. They all, though, had world title fights against one of these guys: ten of the absolute worst.

First of all, any boxer who is brave enough to step inside the ring deserves respect. But in the (sigh) four-belt era – and with the crazy rankings of alphabet sanctioning bodies – fans of the sport have had some highly dubious champions.

That said, talkSPORT has to impose some order on this top 10, so we are not counting IBO, WBU, WBF, etc champions. Also no WBA (regular) title-holders and no early WBO heavyweight champs when nobody took it seriously. But even with those restrictions, we’ve still got some outlandish boxers who’ve won world titles – from spectacular flops to barely-even-one-fight wonders.

10. Victor Ortiz

There have been far less gifted world champions. But Ortiz is the epitome of a boxer more interested in image and fame than in-ring achievement. Lost by KO to Marcos Maidana in a thriller, won a decision over Andre Berto for the WBC welterweight belt, but Ortiz is best known for a dire first defence when he headbutted Floyd Mayweather, left his chin unguarded, got socked and was stopped. Win-loss record since then is a dismal 3-4-1 and is best known for being the last boxer Mayweather KO’d and for marketing his own range of ‘FaceLube’. No.

9. Jeff Horn

Painful to include one of boxing’s nicest guys. But tough, honest, Australian ex-PE teacher Horn should never have really been a world champion. Gave a valiant effort against an ageing Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane in 2017 and it’s not Horn’s fault he got gifted a decision. Defended his WBO welterweight strap once but lost by KO to Terence Crawford in his next step up to elite level, and has been knocked out by Michael Zerafa and Tim Tszyu since. Horn is a solid boxer, but his title victory over the ‘Pac Man’ is solely down to

8. Caleb Truax

A case of right place, right time for gutsy American Truax. He’d lost all three times he’d stepped up to world class so defeat to IBF 168lb champ James DeGale in 2017 appeared inevitable. Except DeGale, drained by injuries and a war with Badou Jack, did not have a lot left and Truax ground out a majority decision win. He lost a rematch, however, and was outboxed by Caleb Plant in 2021. Truax earned his moment of glory but how many other super-middleweight champions could he have beaten except that shopworn DeGale?

7. Carlos Maussa

Crude Colombian was having some success against overhyped ‘Vicious’ Vivian Harris in 2005, when Maussa suddenly put the WBA light-welterweight champ down in round seven. Maussa then leaned over the flat-out Harris and landed a bonus punch – which could easily have resulted in a disqualification – but got the win anyway. Ricky Hatton blasted him out with a left hook in his first defence and the wide-open Maussa lost his next two after that. Retired with a 20-5 record having never won a fight after his unusual, unexpected world title win.

6. Mickey Bey

Mickey Bey probably shouldn’t be on this list, because he probably shouldn’t be a world champion. The then Mayweather Promotions fighter won a dubious decision over IBF lightweight champ Miguel Vazquez on the undercard of Mayweather-Maidana II in 2014. Ringside analyst Steve Farhood scored it 116-112 for Vazquez, but the stench of the decision was overwhelmed by the stink of an awful fight. Bey was stripped of his title before making a defence, but got another shot at it, losing to none other than Rances Barthelemy. Rancid.

5. Bruce Seldon

Arguably the most embarrassing title defence of any heavyweight champion. Big Bruce picked up the vacant WBA belt by beating ageing Tony ‘TNT’ Tucker, defended it against hapless Joe Hipp, and that earned him a spot on the Mike Tyson post-prison comeback gravy train. With paycheck firmly in pocket, Seldon lasted 109 seconds before being put down by some phantom punches that appeared to sail past his head. Went away for eight years but came back to lose to the likes of Gerald Nobles and Tye Fields. Thanks for nothing, Seldon.

4. Eric Aiken

Good nickname, at least. ‘Mighty Mouse’ Aiken was in an action-packed brawl with IBF featherweight champion Valdemir Pereira in 2005. Pereira had been deducted two points for borderline low blows, when he landed a shot directly on the beltline… and was disqualified in the eighth round. Aiken labelled the Brazilian dirty, a fuming Pereira blamed the referee and high trunks. But that controversial win was the last of Aiken’s career: he lost in his first defence to Robert Guerrero, then went winless in his next eight, retiring with 11 defeats in 29 pro fights.

3. Hector Javier Velazco

An extremely limited fighter, Argentina’s ‘El Artillero’ earned his world title in strange circumstances. Unbeaten Harry Simon was involved in a car crash in 2002 and was forced to give up his WBO middleweight belt, meaning interim titleist Velazco was suddenly upgraded to full champion. However he lost his first defence to Germany’s Felix Sturm – hardly Marvin Hagler himself – leaving Velazco as one of those rare “world champions” who never won a title fight. Never fought for a world title again, retiring with a 37-9-1 record in 2010.

2. Charles Martin

Eddie Hearn knew. When ‘Prince Charles’ ended up winning the vacant IBF heavyweight belt – via the heroic achievement of pre-fight favourite Vyacheslav Glazkov injuring his knee throwing a right hand and being unable to continue – the promoter threw millions of dollars at Martin to defend his title against Anthony Joshua in London in 2016. Five minutes into the fight and AJ was a champion, Martin’s three-month reign ending after two trips to the canvas. The US southpaw was last seen being stopped by 400-year-old Luis Ortiz in January.

1. Luis Santana

Gutsy Dominican Santana actually “beat” a top world champion – hard-hitting but erratic ‘Terrible’ Terry Norris – and defended his WBC light-middleweight title once. But this is the weirdest trilogy in boxing history. Norris was on the verge of a stoppage win in 1994 when he punched Santana on the back of the head, causing the underdog to crumble to the canvas and wait for the DQ. “He was faking it! His eyes were wide open,” cried Norris to no avail.

The American was dominating a 1995 rematch when lightning struck twice. The bell went for the end of the third round and Norris, confused by a bumbling referee, landed two punches after the bell. Santana collapsed again and won via DQ. Norris – now in his own personal Groundhog Day hell – fought Santana a third time and finally blasted him out in two rounds. Santana eventually retired with a 42-17 record but two of those wins, both by DQ, made him a world champion in the bizarrest possible way.

Dishonourable mentions: Jorge Vaca, William Guthrie, Julio Cesar Gonzalez, Juan Urango, Ricky Parkey, Stefano Zoff, Darleys Perez, Bermane Stiverne

Deontay Wilder boasts a better KO record than boxing legend Mike Tyson in a side-by-side comparison of their first 42 professional bouts.

The 35-year-old KO artist has often claimed he is better than ‘Iron Mike’ and the true GOAT of heavyweight boxing.

Former WBC champ Wilder holds an impressive 42 wins in his 44 professional fights, with a draw and defeat to Tyson Fury his only blemishes.

Ahead of Wilder’s victory over Luis Ortiz last year, ESPN dropped a comparison between the ‘Bronze Bomber’ and Tyson.

Tyson competed in 42 professional bouts by the age of 24, with Wilder notching his 42-fight record up at the age of 34.

But Tyson, who was the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title, suffered one defeat in his first 42 fights as Buster Douglas caused a stunning upset in their 1990 clash.

Wilder can also boast a superior knockout record over the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ with his 40 KOs against Tyson’s 36 at the time.

However, Tyson holds bragging rights over Wilder when it comes to titles won.

The 54-year-old former undisputed world heavyweight champ had already won the WBA, WBC, IBF, The Ring and lineal titles by the age of 24.

Meanwhile, Wilder has won the WBC championship once in his career.

But boxing fans slammed the stat comparison and argued that a younger Tyson would have KO’d Wilder.

Wilder has previously bragged that he could have knocked out the 1986 version of Tyson.

And the Alabama-born star also launched an astonishing rant against the boxing legend when a fan called him out for not ‘overcoming the Mike Tyson era.’

Fight fans have had fierce debates over their rivalry and argued that a prime ‘Iron Mike’ would have beaten Wilder.

When Tyson was asked if the ‘Bronze Bomber’ could have beaten him in his prime, he told TMZ in 2018: “I don’t think so.”

Mike Tyson, the legendary figure in the world of boxing, has recently disclosed a captivating secret that has sent ripples through the sports community. The revelation revolves around his son, Amir Tyson, who is emerging as a shining star in the new generation of boxing. According to Tyson Sr., Amir is poised to achieve remarkable success by following in the footsteps of his iconic father.

Mike Tyson, a former undisputed heavyweight champion, is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport. Known for his ferocious style and intimidating presence in the ring, Tyson dominated the boxing scene in the late 1980s. Now, with his son Amir Tyson making waves, the boxing world is eager to witness the next chapter of the Tyson legacy.

Amir Tyson, having inherited his father’s passion and dedication to the sport, is quickly making a name for himself in the competitive realm of boxing. The younger Tyson has been honing his skills under the watchful eye of his legendary father, absorbing invaluable lessons and techniques that have been passed down through generations.

In a recent interview, Mike Tyson expressed immense pride in his son’s achievements and potential. He revealed that Amir possesses a natural talent and an unwavering commitment to excellence, traits that mirror Tyson Sr.’s own journey to greatness. The former champion emphasized that Amir’s success is not only a testament to his individual prowess but also a continuation of the Tyson legacy that has left an indelible mark on the sport.

The boxing community is abuzz with anticipation as fans and pundits alike eagerly await Amir Tyson’s upcoming matches. The prospect of witnessing a new generation of Tyson ascend to the pinnacle of the sport has ignited excitement and speculation about the young boxer’s future achievements.

As Amir Tyson prepares to carve his own path in the boxing world, comparisons to his father’s illustrious career are inevitable. However, Mike Tyson encourages fans and critics to appreciate Amir for his unique skills and style, acknowledging that while there may be similarities, Amir is determined to forge his own identity and legacy in the sport.

In conclusion, the revelation of Amir Tyson’s promising future in boxing, guided by the wisdom and experience of his legendary father, has captivated the attention of the sports world. As the young prodigy continues to rise through the ranks, the echoes of the Tyson legacy resonate, and boxing enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding of a new chapter in the storied history of this iconic family.

The World’s Surprise: Mike Tyson Receives a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster on his 57th Birthday, Showcasing His Prosperity

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson celebrated his 57th birthday with an extravagant gift that sent shockwaves around the world. Tyson, known for his larger-than-life persona both in and out of the ring, was gifted a stunning Lamborghini Aventador Roadster by his wife and daughter, leaving fans and admirers in awe of his continued prosperity and lavish lifestyle.

Mike Tyson, a name synonymous with power and dominance in the world of boxing, has never shied away from flaunting his success. However, the gift of a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster on his 57th birthday took even his most ardent supporters by surprise. The Aventador Roadster is a high-performance supercar, boasting a V12 engine that produces a thunderous 730 horsepower, making it a symbol of luxury, speed, and opulence.

The lavish gesture from Tyson’s wife and daughter underscores the enduring allure of the retired boxer’s legacy. Over the years, Tyson has transitioned from the world of boxing into the realms of entertainment, entrepreneurship, and pop culture, solidifying his status as an icon.

The social media sphere erupted with excitement as news of Tyson’s birthday gift spread like wildfire. Fans and followers flooded his social media profiles with congratulatory messages, and the hashtag #TysonAventadorBirthday went viral. This unexpected act of generosity not only showcased Tyson’s prosperity but also highlighted the enduring affection and admiration he garners from people worldwide.

Mike Tyson’s 57th birthday celebration became a global sensation thanks to the extravagant gift of a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster from his wife and daughter. This unexpected present not only showcased Tyson’s continued prosperity but also reminded the world of the indelible mark he has left on the realm of sports and entertainment. The surprise gift left everyone amazed and eager to see what the future holds for this legendary athlete.

Chael Sonnen claimed that the “reality” is Jon Jones could defeat boxing legends Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali in the same day.

The former MMA fighter, 43, crossed paths with UFC legend Jones for the light heavyweight championship at UFC 159 in 2013.

But ahead of the event, Sonnen showered the then-young champ with praise and claimed that he underestimated his talent.

The ESPN analyst said during a UFC 159 media conference call: “I don’t think he understands how good he is.

“For him to pay tribute to Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali earlier was a very nice thing for him to do, but the reality is that Jon Jones could beat Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali in the same day.”

Jones, 32, sealed a first-round TKO victory over Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Prior to the event, ‘Bones’ was behind Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell for the most successful light heavyweight title defences in UFC history.

And Jones’ victory at the time allowed him to tie Tito Ortiz’s record at the time for the most successful light heavyweight title defences.

Even before the fight at UFC 159, Sonnen suggested that ‘Bones’ didn’t need to do anything else to prove that he was the best in MMA history.

According to the ex-UFC fighter, Jones is the “best in the weight class” and he is the “best the weight class has ever seen.”

Sonnen explained at the time: “When he says he wants to be the best ever, Jon, newsflash buddy, you are the best.

“As far as tying Tito Ortiz, maybe he had a couple more wins, but he hasn’t had the competition that you’ve faced.

“I’m not going to try to degrade Jon. He’s a world champion, he’s the best in the weight class and he’s the best the weight class has ever seen.”

Mike Tyson‘s son could follow in his father’s legendary footsteps after putting on a superb boxing display on the pads.

The boxing legend uploaded the clip to his Instagram and showed him putting Miguel Leon Tyson through his paces.

The ‘Baddest Man on the Planet‘ slowly backed off as his son unloaded powerful left and right shots, which were coupled with ferocious uppercuts.

While Tyson became renowned for his ‘peek-a-boo’ style, Miguel also showed off fast movement as he weaved in and out of punches.

‘Iron’ Mike wrote in the caption for his Instagram video: “He just started. Not trying to box just trying to stay fit.

“Morning workouts with the Baddest Dad on the Planet.”

And fight fans were impressed with the youngster’s showing and believe he should follow in his dad’s footsteps.

One fan posted: “Looks like a career to me.”

While someone else wrote: “Without a doubt he can do it, especially with the greatest champ of all time training him. If he goes after it with the same heart and drive Iron Mike did there will be no stopping him.”

A third fan said: “Boy got some heavy hands.”

And a fourth added: “Nice!!! Looking like the young mike.”

Tyson, 53, was one of the most feared punchers in boxing history and built an incredible legacy in the sport.

The ex-boxing superstar became the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title and was also undisputed world heavyweight champion.

Tyson posted the video of his son on social media after former WBC champ Deontay Wilder boasted that he could have beaten a prime version of ‘Iron’ Mike.

When TMZ asked Tyson if he could see Wilder beating him in his prime, he simply responded: “I don’t think so.”

Wilder also launched an astonishing rant against Tyson’s boxing record during an Instagram Live session in 2017.