Ricky Hatton has shared his assessment on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson showdown that takes place on July 20th.
Despite Tyson being aged 58 years of age on fight night we will see him take on the YouTuber-come-boxer in a clash that will be shown on Netflix.
Speaking to SpinBet Hatton gave his take on the bout, and believes Paul might be in trouble in taking on ‘Iron Mike’, he said:
“Mike seems to be getting better in looking after himself and is in a good place. We all know the history of Mike and what he went through but he is doing great and is in the gym training at 57.
“He still looks ferocious, and I have seen his punching power online so I think Jake Paul will be in trouble. You have to respect the younger guy will outbox him and pick him off with speed because he’s the smaller man, but from what I see on social media on how Mike is training, trust me I would not take up the offer to fight him, so good luck to Jake.
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“The name and brand gets you the opportunity these days and not what you’ve done in the ring. The name gets you the opportunity. But you don’t have to fight the best person in boxing now, it’s not what you’ve done or achieved.
The British boxing legend conluded: “Gone are the days of fighting for a world title, and people choose to double the purse and fight the YouTuber, and if being honest that’s the problem I have with boxing.”
