Jake Paul Vows to Knock Out Mike Tyson in Texas

Jake Paul Vows to Knock Out Mike Tyson in Texas
Jake Paul (R) faces off with Mike Tyson (L) during a press conference at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, on Nov 13, 2024. Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images via Reuters
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IRVING, Texas—Jake Paul is betting on himself to beat boxing legend Mike Tyson when the pair meet in the ring in Texas on Friday in what the social media star turned prizefighter predicts will be a slugfest.

The 27-year-old Paul, who is more than three decades Tyson’s junior, said he hoped for a vintage performance from “Iron Mike,” who will be fighting in his first professional bout since 2005.