The legendary all-time great boxer ‘Pac-Man’ Manny Pacquiao has offered his thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, the upcoming boxing match which will broadcast live on Netflix on November 15.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Iron’ Mike Tyson returned to the ring in 2020 in an exhibition match against former champion Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw. Upcoming, Tyson will face ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul in a professional match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout was initially set for July 20 but was postponed due to the 58-year-old Tyson experiencing health issues related to an ulcer flare-up.
Jake Paul
Overall in his boxing career, the social media influencer has a record of 10 wins and 1 loss, with 7 of those victories coming by knockout. He transitioned his YouTube fame to a lucrative boxing career and is known for defeating former UFC stars. Jake Paul has beaten notable names such as Anderson Silva, Mike Perry, Nate Diaz, and Tyron Woodley, plus others.
Mike Tyson
‘Iron‘ Mike Tyson made headlines by becoming the youngest heavyweight champion at just 20 years old, in the mid-1980s. Tyson was a legendary and feared figure who packed thunderous knockout power, having won nearly all of his matches by KO. He lost his illustrious world titles in a 2002 TKO loss to the Canadian-Brish athlete Lennox Lewis.
Manny Pacquiao
Retired Filipino professional boxer Manny Pacquiao is celebrated due to his career of 26 years, where he became the only boxer in history to win world titles in eight different weight classes. Pacquiao’s first major title came at age 19 when he won the WBC flyweight title in 1998. He later became known for his high-profile bouts against legendary fighters such as Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto, and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Notably, at age 40, he became the oldest welterweight champion in history after defeating Keith Thurman in 2019. Pacquiao officially retired from boxing in September 2021. He is one of the greatest boxers in history but his influence has inspired a generation in his nation of The Philippines.
Manny Pacquiao offered his thoughts on Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul. When asked if Jake Paul will defeat Miek Tyson, he responded: “Haha, I don’t think so.”
