Mike Tyson explains he is facing his fear in fight with Jake Paul

Published April 3, 2024 11:18am ET



Iconic heavyweight champion Mike Tyson admitted on Tuesday that he is somewhat afraid of his fight with boxer Jake Paul, which is scheduled for July 20.

The match will be his first since November 2020, when Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw after eight rounds. Tyson, 57, explained he has a “weird” personality, in which whatever he is afraid to do, he seeks to accomplish, hence the fight with Paul.

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