Jake Paul’s father, Greg, sent his son an X-rated warning about Mike Tyson when he found out about the fight.
Last Thursday, it was confirmed that Tyson and Paul will fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20.
Announcing the fight, which is set to be streamed on Netflix, the platform wrote on social media: “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.”
Since the news was confirmed, a video of Paul telling his father about the fight with Tyson has gone viral.
Paul senior also sent his son a clear warning ahead of the bout.
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Paul said to his father: “Growing up, who was your favourite boxer?” Greg replied: “Mike Tyson.”
When Paul said: “Mike yeah?” Greg added: “F**k yeah, why’d you ask?”
The YouTuber turned boxer then explained: “Because I am going to be fighting him in July on Netflix.”
Greg said: “No way, dude. Are you f**king kidding me? He’s gonna be the hardest hitting motherf***er you ever fought. Dude, holy f**k I’m gonna be freaking out.” You can watch the conversation below.
Writing on social media, Paul said: “I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th.
“Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event.”
He added: “My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. Time to put Iron Mike to sleep.”
