Mike Tyson has insisted he is a ‘different species of human being’ from regular men his age.
The former undisputed heavyweight world champion is now 58 and preparing to step back into the ring for his first pro bout in almost two decades when he takes on Jake Paul next month.
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With the bout now just weeks away, training camps are intensifying for both men.
Tyson had to postpone the fight initially as it was due to happen on July 20 before he suffered an ulcer flare up.
Now though, it’s all systems go for the highly anticipated clash which is expected to be viewed by tens of millions on Netflix.
Tyson told FOX4: “He can fight boxers his level. I do not believe [he’s on my level], not at all.
“[The fight will be] not long, because as soon as I catch him he’s gonna run like a thief.
“I don’t see how he’s gonna make an exciting fight by running all day.
“He’s supposed to be the young guy, he’s supposed to walk right through me, I’m an old man.
“He’s gonna run all f***ing night. I think he should try [standing toe-to-toe], he’s the younger man, he should be able to handle punches from an old withering man like me.”
Being more serious though, Tyson explained what separated him from his peers at age 58.
“You can’t compare me with other people my age because the other people my age haven’t been training as long as me, as consistent as me,” he insisted, “I’m just a different species of human being.
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“Because I’m very active in what I do. I don’t sit around doing nothing, I’m very active, I’m very serious with what I do.
“I can’t wait for this evening to happen. I don’t believe Jake is taking this serious. I just don’t think so.
“I think he believes he’s the young guy and I’m the quasi-retirement charm and he thinks this is going to be an easy touch.”
“I’m going in there with bad intentions,” Tyson concluded, “My intention is to hurt this young man.
“[The fans] won’t believe the spectacle that’s gonna happen.
“It’s gonna be something they’ve never experienced before as far as pain is concerned.”
