In the world of combat sports, few names resonate as powerfully as Mike Tyson- the former heavyweight champion who packs a ferocious punch. However, there’s now one name which has taken center stage in combat sports- Jake Paul, the brash YouTube sensation turned professional boxer. Their impending showdown has captured the imagination of fight fans worldwide, and opinions are sharply divided.
However, for Chuck Liddell, the iconic UFC Hall of Famer, there isn’t much to ponder over how the fight will turn out.
Former UFC Champion Chuck Liddell sees Mike Tyson’s absolute dominance over Jake Paul
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to lock horns at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, 20th July- announced just after “The Problem Child” secured a knockout win over Ryan Bourland on 2nd March in Puerto Rico.
While the majority of the boxing fandom sees a dominant turnout for Tyson despite his age and his ongoing struggles with sciatica, the betting odds tell a different story. Paul, at 27 years old and boasting a 9-1 record, is the favourite on most platforms. His recent victories have been dominant, and he exudes confidence.
However, Chuck Liddell is all clairvoyant about the turnout of the fight. Speaking to TMZ about his verdict of the fight, Liddell insisted that if Tyson can hand a haymaker, it will spell doom for Jake Paul, and a knockout win is guaranteed for the veteran.
Liddell’s conviction is unwavering, even as Tyson approaches 57 years of age. The Iceman knows that power is the last attribute to fade, and Tyson’s fists remain as lethal as ever.
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