Stunned ASI leads shocked reaction to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight
KSI has dismissed the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after their boxing match was announced.
The Problem Child will face the former world heavyweight champion on July 20.
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Tyson, 57, reigned as the undisputed heavyweight king between 1987 and 1990.
Paul also confirmed that the fight will be broadcast live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Nicknamed the Death Star, the 80,000-capacity arena is home to the Dallas Cowboys and is the third largest NFL stadium.
Old Paul rival KSI has joined boxing fans in reacting to the news on social media.
He wrote: “50+ years old. No one wanted this… So sad to see man…”
Dillon Danis, who fought Paul’s older brother Logan last year, also wrote: “You’re fighting someone born in 1966. Shame on you.”
Former UFC champion Michael Bisping added: “You should be ashamed of yourself. And the biggest joke is you don’t even realize why.”
Fans agreed, with one commenting: “Everyone involved in making this fight happen should go to jail.”
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Another also said: “I can’t take this damn man seriously. Hell nah man.”
Paul is fresh off extending his professional boxing record to 9-1 on Saturday.
The 27-year-old picked up his sixth career knockout with a first-round stoppage of Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico.
Meanwhile, Tyson hasn’t fought professionally since 2005, with a record of 50-6.
However, he has since appeared in two friendlies, most recently in November 2020.
Iron Mike fought to a split draw against fellow former World Champion Roy Jones Jr. on a map that also showed Paul.
The YouTuber turned boxer knocked out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson in the co-main event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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