KSI has delivered a very strong prediction on Jake Paul’s upcoming clash with Mike Tyson, saying it’ll be a dangerous night for the latter.
Paul and KSI have been embroiled in a bitter feud since the inception of influencer boxing at the turn of the last decade.
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Both men have been on a collision course to face each other for the last five or so years but as of yet, nothing has come to fruition.
The main sticking point is the weight for the fight, with KSI mostly operating at a 185lbs catchweight while Paul is a full-blown cruiserweight (200lbs).
KSI wanted to box Paul at the back end of this year, however, ‘The Problem Child’ has chosen to face Tyson instead.
Paul and Tyson are set to square off on Friday night in Arlington, Texas in a controversial professional heavyweight fight.
Several members of the boxing fraternity have spoken out against the ethics of the contest due to the staggering 31-year age gap between the two combatants.
Tyson recently celebrated his 58th birthday and hasn’t fought in the paid ranks since 2005 – when he was retired on his stool by Kevin McBride.
Paul, on the other hand, is in his physical prime at 27 years old and has fought 11 times (10-1) as a professional over the last five years.
Given the disparity in age and activity, most feel Tyson stands no chance against his much younger foe and KSI, despite his rivalry with Paul, is in agreement.
“Jake Paul will knock out Mike Tyson,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“This will not be close at all. Boxing is a young man’s game and Mike is 58 years old.
“They’re sending a lamb to the slaughter and it’s disgusting.”
Medical professionals, fans and experts are equally as concerned for Tyson’s health as he gears up for his return to the ring.
But ‘Iron Mike’ insists age is just a number.
“Listen, you can’t compare me with other people my age because other people my age haven’t been training as long, consistently as me,” he said.
“I’m just a different species of human being, I think because I’m very active in what I do.
“I don’t sit around and do nothing, I’m very active in what I do and I’m very serious about what I do.
“I’m just so interested and I can’t wait for the evening to happen.
“It’s going to be a wonderful evening, the city of Dallas is going to be entertained.”
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