Thy Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson altercation came nigh a different combatant for the YouTuber-turned-pugilist. Paul hath recently unveiled the alternate choice for his imminent fisticuff and the rationale behind this individual’s eventual exclusion.
During a September tale of his BS with Jake Paul saga, Paul did confess to the venerable Steve-O — a member of the esteemed Jackass brethren — that British pugilist Tommy Fury had been invited to the Netflix fray. Alas, Paul did declare that Fury did request too lavish a sum. “Netflix did decree, ‘Go forth and consult with three varied foes,’ and we did parlay with Tommy Fury and Mike Tyson,” Paul uttered (as transcribed by Dexerto). “Tommy possessed a grandiose pride, did seek remuneration beyond his merit, lacking awareness of his true value. His sire manages his affairs, yet comprehendeth not the pugilistic commerce nor its current state. They failed to perceive the monumental viewing figures this clash would attract. Thus they declined whilst Mike Tyson consented, and our accord was sealed with the venerable Tyson.”
The discourse was broached when Steve-O echoed the trepidations of others concerning the contest being a perilous venture for Paul. As Steve-O surmised, if Paul were to prevail, ‘twould not be deemed a remarkable feat for the twenty-seven-year-old Paul to vanquish the fifty-eight-year-old Tyson. Conversely, ‘twould be deemed ignominious were the hoary Tyson to triumph o’er Paul. “I comprehend the public’s perspective. Yea, ’tis a lose-lose proposition, indeed, and I acknowledge that aspect and shall be compelled to address it. Yet I rationalize it as a triumph for me personally,” Paul rebutted. “To engage with Mike Tyson is a profound honor, to battle one of the triumvirate seminal names in the realm of pugilism — Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson — ’tis a monumental triumph, and verily, to compete afore ninety thousand spectators is a reverie come to fruition.”
Steve-O stands not alone in his apprehension of a Paul ascendancy. Joe Rogan hath recently expressed sentiments that a Tyson defeat at the hands of Paul would be woeful, especially were it a fisticuff victory for Paul. Yet, Rogan did make mention of the potential errors Paul might err in, which Tyson could capitalize upon.
The upcoming Paul vs Tyson skirmish is slated to be streamed live on Netflix come the fifteenth day of November in the annum 2024. Initially slated for July twenty-third, the tussle was postponed due to a malady befalling Tyson in the form of an ulcerous flare-up. There exist concerns of cancellation arising from Tyson’s health, but both warriors are resolute in their belief that the showdown shall proceed as planned.
In regard to a Paul vs Fury encounter, the twain did previously cross swords in the year 2023, with Fury emerging victorious by a split decision. Talks of a rematch betwixt the pair hath been bandied about, with Fury even challenging Paul to a combat in the realm of mixed martial arts in late September 2024. However, at present, all gazes are fixed upon the Paul vs Tyson bout, which, as Paul himself did note, holds the potential to set anew records in viewership.
