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Jake Pual took to social media to respond to the boxing legend's latest jab

As the summer heat intensifies, so does the anticipation surrounding the impending clash between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTube sensation turned pugilist Jake Paul. Tyson, famed for his ferocious demeanor in the ring, has been revving up his training regimen with a series of captivating videos, each one a testament to his enduring power and tenacity.

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In a whirlwind of social media activity, Ryan Garcia declared his intention to channel Mike Tyson's aggressive fighting style in the upcoming bout against Devin Haney on April 20. Drawing parallels to Tyson's infamous bouts against Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, Garcia sparked a storm of reactions.

"I might bite Haney ears. Mike bit one. Ima bite both. I'm hungry," Garcia noted, with Holyfield responding to this comment with the startled-eyes emoji.

The famous Tyson vs Holyfield fight

Holyfield himself responded to Garcia's reference to the 1997 fight where Tyson infamously bit Holyfield's ear, expressing surprise at Garcia's intent.

The 1997 rematch between Holyfield and Tyson saw the latter disqualified for biting Holyfield's ear, a moment etched in boxing history. Despite the incident, Holyfield forgave Tyson.

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The training footage of Mike Tyson has misled fans into believing he's adequately prepared to take on Jake Paul.

The heavyweight boxing legend Tyson surprised the world with his return to the ring for a lucrative bout against Jake Paul on July 20 at Texas's AT&T Stadium. Concerns have been raised regarding Tyson's fitness, especially given his age of 57 and recent sightings with a walking stick.

Tyson training footage is misleading

Upon the release of training footage from Tyson's camp, fans marveled at his explosive power, prompting some to urge Paul to reconsider the fight. However, rising boxing star Campbell Hatton, son of British legend Ricky Hatton, suggests that the footage is being used to rationalize the bout.

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Carl Froch is convinced Tyson Fury is on an evident decline

Ever since he started his career as a heavyweight, Tyson Fury has always had detractors who underestimate him for one reason or the other. And every single time, he comes out on top to prove why he is one of the best in boxing history. To former champ Carl Froch, watching Anthony Joshua easily get rid of Francis Ngannou in just two rounds proves Tyson Fury is on the decline.

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Jake Paul's announcement that he will be fighting the legendary Iron Mike Tyson has been met with a mixed reception, with many questioning the decision to fight someone aged 57, and Derek Chisora, who challenged for the WBC belt in 2022, is not a fan of the rules for the fight either.