Listen to Story "Mike Tyson could beat most guys even before he entered the ring," said a long-time Tyson fan. This as the legendary boxer, now 58, is set to face the 27-year-old celebrity YouTuber and boxer, Jake Paul. Tyson is a legend of his age, and at this age.
And as Tyson jumps into the ring and fights Paul, which is being streamed on Netflix this Saturday , there are two questions that jump at us. Is 58-year-old Tyson taking too big a risk? Is he a freak of nature or can we too achieve such physical strength and stamina at his age? Boxing fans across the world are waiting for the 'Iron Mike' vs 'Problem Child' match with bated breath, a boxing match fans will remember for a lifetime. But for Tyson, a heavyweight legend, this is going to be another chapter in his life, which could well be a book, and it is.
Returning to Tyson's age and Saturday's contest. The match has been adjusted to Tyson's age. It will be a contest of two-eight minute rounds.
Typically, high-profile bouts are held over 10 or 12 three-minute rounds. The gloves, too, won't be the usual 10oz ones used in matches. The Tyson-Paul fight will see14oz gloves, which provide extra padding and support.
Despite better-cushioned gloves and reduced round timing, it still remains a contact sport and a face-off in the ring. The questions also remain: Is Tyson a freak of nature, and is it wise for someone of his age to step back into the ring? And can we too achieve such strength and stamina at his age? First, we l.
