“Very Dangerous Fight for Paul” – Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Analysis by Teddy Atlas: Jake Paul is an unstoppable force…in a nursing home | HO

Teddy Atlas shares his thoughts on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson set for date of July 20, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

A lot has been said about Jake Paul’s upcoming bout against 57-year-old Mike Tyson.

While some have criticized the matchup due to the 30-year age gap, others have grown intrigued by two combat sports stars colliding. Teddy Atlas, legendary boxing trainer, is on board with the fight and has no issue with Paul fighting Tyson.

Atlas likes that Paul is fighting someone heavier than him, as it’s usually the opposite case. He also thinks that Tyson, even at 57, still has power behind his punches, which makes him a threat to Paul.

“First of all, he’s actually fighting a guy who finally – I know he’s much older than him – but he’s actually the bigger guy because Paul fights about cruiserweight,” Atlas said on his YouTube channel. “(Tyson) is naturally the bigger guy. He’s fighting a legendary iconic fighter, a guy who’s one of the greatest punchers in heavyweight history, one of the greatest punchers ever – with either hand, and he’s got combinations with speed and power.

“Yeah, he’s 58 years old. Yeah, the end of his career wasn’t too good before he got out. But one of the last things that go with a fighter, it’s his power.”

Given the threat that Atlas thinks Tyson still poses, plus his age, Atlas thinks Paul is in a lose-lose situation, and that’s why he credits him for taking the fight.

“I think this is a very dangerous fight for Paul,” Atlas said. “I think early on, I think he might be making a mistake. First of all, for me, he don’t have a lot (to win) other than money, and he’s made plenty of money. There’s not a lot of winning on his side because if he wins, they say he’s 58 years old and if he loses they say he’s 58 years old, and he lost to a 58-year-old guy. For me, he’s got a lot more to lose than Tyson – a lot more.

“… There’s nothing to lose for Tyson. If he wins, he’s even bigger. People are going to thank him. ‘Thank you for ending this charade’ – that’s what they’re going to say. ‘Thank you for teaching this guy that you’re either a fighter or you’re not a fighter. You can’t go from being a YouTuber to being a fighter.’ For the people that believe that, that feel that way, that don’t like Paul, they’re going to prop Tyson even higher.”

Paul vs. Tyson is scheduled for July 20 at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and will live stream on Netflix. The exact ruleset and details on whether this will be a fully professional bout are unclear at the moment and have yet to be released by the promoters.

Atlas questioned whether it will be a fully sanctioned professional fight, and not because of the reasons many may think.

“Unless this is a WWE agreement, which I don’t know that it is – I never said this before because I think all these fights are legitamate, and they are and have been – but this one makes me wonder,” Atlas said. “I’m not questioning the integrity of Paul. In fact, I like his integrity. I like what I’ve seen in the guy. … I’m just saying, if there was a time I would question it, this would be the time because I can’t see, unless Paul is that confident, that Tyson is too old now, and he’s that good, because Paul has been getting more confident, and he does have a good right hand and does punch well with it and Tyson leads with left hooks. Maybe Paul thinks he can hit him with a right hand, I don’t know. All I know is that this is the first time I’ve said, ‘I wonder if there’s an agreement, because if there’s no agreement, Paul might be making a mistake. … I’m surprised Paul is taking this risk. … Power doesn’t disappear even when you’re old. He’s still got speed in the combinations. He’s still got that style.”

Mike Tyson praises Jake Paul, but also says ‘I’d beat these f*ckers’

Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight boxing legend, recently shared his opinions on Jake Paul’s effect on boxing, as well as what he would do against the YouTuber-turned-boxer at the age of 55.

As with many combat sports enthusiasts, Mike Tyson has expressed his frustration with the recent trend of the biggest fights not coming to fruition. However, Tyson also spoke highly of Jake Paul, acknowledging the excitement that he has brought to the sport.

The retired boxing legend expressed his appreciation for Paul’s willingness to step into the ring and test his skills against other fighters, despite his background as a YouTuber.

‘Iron Mike’ on an episode of his podcast Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, said:

“I love the fact he jumped into the game. People don’t understand that boxing needs that. At this stage in boxing the greatest fighters are not fighting each other, boxing needs a guy like this. Listen when he fights he brings 75 million to the box office.”

While Mike Tyson may have praised Jake Paul’s impact on the world of boxing, he was clear about what would happen if the two ever faced off in the ring. Despite Paul’s growing reputation as a skilled fighter, Tyson made it clear that he believes he will come out on top in a hypothetical matchup.

The boxing veteran stated:

“I would beat these f**kers [Jake and Logan Paul]. I’d go straight at them, there would be no boxing. The only thing I got to do is be in shape.”

Watch the entire conversation on Jake Paul below:

Jake Paul inches closer to cruiserweight division’s top spot

If Jake Paul manages to defeat Tommy Fury on February 26 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, he will receive an official ranking from the World Boxing Council (WBC) in the cruiserweight division. This potential achievement could open up the opportunity for Paul to fight for the world title, with reigning champion Ilunga Makabu already scheduled to defend his belt on the same undercard.

The main reason for this is that boxing’s four main sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO) maintain a top 15 list for each weight class. This list plays a crucial role in determining which fighters are eligible to challenge for world titles.

Depending on where ‘The Problem Child’ is ranked on this list, he could be considered for a world title shot in the near future, which is a significant achievement for any boxer. It highlights the importance of these rankings and how they can shape a fighter’s career trajectory.

Interestingly, the current WBC cruiserweight world champion, Ilunga Makabu, is scheduled to defend his belt against Badou Jack on the undercard of the upcoming fight between Paul and Fury.

If Paul prevails over Fury and subsequently secures a high ranking in the WBC cruiserweight division, he could potentially challenge the winner of the Makabu-Jack fight for the world title. Though this may seem like a lofty goal, it aligns with Paul’s public ambition of winning a boxing world title.