Mike Tyson puts Critics in their place
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has responded to critics of his upcoming fight against Jake Paul, dismissing their concerns with confidence.
Tyson, who is 58 years old, expressed his views on the matter, highlighting the massive attention and audience his fight with Jake Paul has garnered.
“I’m 58, and what? I’m getting billions of views from just talking about fighting. Everybody, even most of the athletes, they’re jealous,” Tyson stated in response to the criticism surrounding his fight with Jake Paul.
Tyson further emphasized the significant interest generated by his fight, pointing out the challenge of filling an 80,000-seat arena at the age of 58. He also mentioned that Jake Paul’s choice to fight him instead of other boxers speaks volumes about the appeal and audience draw of their upcoming bout.
“Why do you think he wants to fight me and not anybody else? All the boxers want to fight him. But if he fought them, the only people that will come are the people that like him. Their parents might not even come watch them,” Tyson added, addressing the unique attraction and anticipation surrounding his fight with Jake Paul.
Despite criticism from some quarters, Tyson’s perspective highlights the immense interest and excitement generated by his return to the ring, proving that age is not a barrier when it comes to captivating the boxing world’s attention.