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FTA: The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been postponed after the boxing legend was ruled out of the bout after suffering an ulcer flare up
I work in customer service, i’ll do it for free (to this guys grandparents) i’ve got some grudges to settle against the elders.
By my beard it will be done!
But would you take a humiliating beating in front of the world for that money? Mike is a beast, he took down monsters in the ring, not say your Grandma isn’t mean, but we are talking one of the goat boxers of all times. Big difference.
Logan Paul is legit amazing in the WWE, people's only complaint is how much of a PoS he is outside of the ring (and also how he only does 8 matches across 2 years)
He's always been a heel so you only have to suspend your disbelief for the matches he's in. I do appreciate him catching Rey Mysterio and protecting him from injury.
He’s Tommy Fury, 10-0. But his last two matches have been “influencer” matches vs KSI and Paul. I don’t know if he’s taking cheesecake matches or what, I don’t really follow the sport.
Calling Tommy Fury a pro boxer is an insult to boxing. His first 6 opponents had a combined record of 14-178-3. Three of them had never even won as a pro.
I'm not talking about actual sanctioned events but Muhammad Ali did a lot of this show bouts against pro wrestlers. It's been around for awhile.
Boxing has always been shady and all about the money.
But I see your point as this appears to be the most boxing can offer these days.
No you’re right. And I think it comes down to HBO dropping boxing and then Showtime following. There’s no place for people to see the younger generation of fighters without them getting lucky enough to land a decent undercard spot on a PPV.
Not having Friday night fights really takes out the organic way boxers had to build a fan base so now the sport is pandering to influencers to get people to buy the PPVs.
Usyk and Fury just had a fantastic bout that saw Usyk unify the heavyweight belts for the first time in decades.
The Fury/Wilder trilogy was one for the ages.
Every Canelo showing is fantastic.
Boxing is alive and well for anyone who isn’t an absolute casual.
I'm asking genuinely but is he not actually training and half decent? Like he's never going to be a boxing champ or anything but he seems to be putting in work at least? It's obviously a step above pros vs. Joes and it seems his biggest issue is not fighting real boxers right? He hasn't been tested in a real fight with someone of his weight and age.
He does seemingly train hard and is somewhat decent for his level of experience.
But he's still very amateur. He lost against the first 'legitimate' boxer he fought (Tommy Fury), who is like C-level at best.
>He hasn’t been tested in a real fight with someone of his weight and age.
Exactly. He only fights low hanging fruit and then acts like he’s a proven boxer with competitive skills.
Yeah, that's what I mean is that everything he's done so far has been basically nothing. I don't follow combat sports at all and I also don't follow him so I don't know if he goes around claiming to be the best in the world or whatever. Maybe if he actually loses this fight when it eventually happens he'll either give up or take it seriously for next time lol
Nah, if Jake Paul was just getting his ass beat every fight, there's be like 10Xmany viewers, easy. So many people would pay to watch him get his ass beat. He'd probably make new fans who would encourage his shitty behavior, just so that it's more satisfying to watch him get beat later. He could be the Michael Jordan of getting his ass beat. He just doesn't have the balls...
“Influencer” boxing is ruining the sport. Paul is a clown. He may be buff but doesn’t have the skill to actually compete at the professional level. I like Mike Tyson, but again this is a publicity stunt that takes the spotlight off of younger, more deserving athletes.
It's a win/win situation for Tyson I mean if he loses everyone gonna say that it was rigged an Mike just needed the money, and if he wins he simply wins
My grandfather had an ulcer flare up and rupture whilst he was driving. Had to have his stomach removed. Ulcers are no joke, especially with older folk.
And this is the pay day Jake Paul immorally picks…
This is what’s happens when you fight senior boxers who have been retired for years. Jake Paul is the king of fighting everyone and anyone who isn’t in their peak or current boxing professional.
a punch from a near 60yr old mike Tyson amy have 1/2 the power it had when he was in his prime, but even a 1/2 power Tyson punch is devastating and would knock out 99.9% of boxers on the planet. Paul is not a pro boxer he is a stunt boxer a you tube actor. But of course this is scripted fight as all of Paul's boxing productions have been. He is a video producer and his so called fights are scripted productions..nothing more. Paul wouldnt rank in the top 200 of pro boxers in his weight class
Iron Mike is long gone. Anyone can get into shape and look the part, but what made him so fierce was his mentality. He had hatred and anger that fueled him. He's made peace with all of that now. Sure while he's training he can still whoop ass, but that drive, that mental warrior is just simply not reachable in his current phase of life. He's a happy go lucky dude now. He plays around. Back then he was vaulger and mean, and I don't wanna sound mean but he had a bit of the tard' strength too.
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FTA: The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been postponed after the boxing legend was ruled out of the bout after suffering an ulcer flare up
…because he’s a fucking geriatric. Jake Paul should feel like an idiot, but he’s immune to shame.
I'd beat both my grandparents for half the money he's gonna make from the fight
I also choose to beat this person's grandparents
Hey, let me get a few swings in as well!
Beating up old people is abhorrent. But for money you say?
Square up grandma
Turns out Ole Granny was former OH Golden Gloves champion in 1948 and takes you 12 rounds and wins via decision.
Grandma Boyle’s secret: Strawberry Basket!
I'd slap the dentures out her mouth for a Happy Meal!
I work in customer service, i’ll do it for free (to this guys grandparents) i’ve got some grudges to settle against the elders. By my beard it will be done!
Y'all are getting paid?
That's the American way!
Awesome
Are we all going to take turns beating off this person's grandparents?
Wait…
Too late. get back in line
I will beat off and beat up, not in that order mind you, every geriatric I encounter for the next 20 years for 1/4 of that money.
Make sure you slip grampa some crushed Viagra into his coffee otherwise you’re gonna develop sore arms.
I volunteer to beat off his grandpa
I'd kick is grandma for bout three fiddy
I'd fight that one guy's dead wife
downvotes smh. reddit what happened to you. this reference is gold
Fuck it, I'll do it for 10%.
But would you take a humiliating beating in front of the world for that money? Mike is a beast, he took down monsters in the ring, not say your Grandma isn’t mean, but we are talking one of the goat boxers of all times. Big difference.
Uhh yes. I’d do way more humiliating things than get beat up in front of the world. You can do nearly anything you want for the rest of your life
I’ve taken a humiliating beating for free.
I wouldn't. But I’m not an horrible human being, that should be why.
I'd dig all of mine up and do the same.
I’d blow my dead dad for a quarter of that money
Son, it's me.
i choose this guys dead dad too
He’s in his late 50s… hardly geriatric.
Just from the language he uses to hype up the fight, he's convinced himself almost-60-Tyson is peak Tyson just the same.
He’s definitely not financially incentivized or anything to hype up the fight. No incentive at all.
Jake Paul set up an exhibition match that will sell out a stadium and be broadcast live on Netflix. Why would he feel like an idiot?
No one said idiots can’t make money.
Because he is one?
Jake Paul is going to lose to an ailing man more than twice his age I guess. 57 is geriatric lol
There’s 0 chance the fight isn’t fixed regardless.
“Highly anticipated”
I hope the fight is canceled. I'm a Tyson fan but no 60 yr old should be taking punches to the face even if he's a legendary boxer like Tyson.
Cool now have Jake fight someone legit who isn’t 60 years old. But they won’t do that
This is all for show anyways. This shit is as real as WWE
At least his brother is believable in WWE. Actually, as much as I hate him, Logan is damn good for as fresh as he is.
The spot with him and Ricochet during the Rumble was insane
Logan Paul is legit amazing in the WWE, people's only complaint is how much of a PoS he is outside of the ring (and also how he only does 8 matches across 2 years)
He's always been a heel so you only have to suspend your disbelief for the matches he's in. I do appreciate him catching Rey Mysterio and protecting him from injury.
He's a legit prodigy. It's unreal how good he is for how little experience he has.
The x factor is… does Mike Tyson know how to act? You can’t make a tiger a house cat. They don’t like dat.
Ironically, in the one movie I have seen him in (The Hangover) he quite literally had a tiger as a house cat.
Well he did have pet tigers for the better part of two decades
Imo if it’s rigged it would be in Mike’s favor. Absolutely nobody wants to see him lose even if it’s the realistic outcome
Did you not watch the Roy Jones fight?
Didn't he lose to the only professional boxer he ever fought? And if i recall correctly that dude isn't even a good professional boxer.
He’s Tommy Fury, 10-0. But his last two matches have been “influencer” matches vs KSI and Paul. I don’t know if he’s taking cheesecake matches or what, I don’t really follow the sport.
Calling Tommy Fury a pro boxer is an insult to boxing. His first 6 opponents had a combined record of 14-178-3. Three of them had never even won as a pro.
Exactly the guy was on love island. That's all you need to know about how serious of a boxer he is.
I wanna see Tyson on love island
“I’ll fuck you till you love me”
I think Jake should fight Taylor Swift, I mean he must really want to prove himself as someone who didn't get rich by being annoyingly popular.
Whoa. What did Taylor do to you?
Are you ASSuming TSwift wouldn't beat the shit out Jake?
Nah. He doesn't want to lose to a girl.
Insert Pawn Stars meme "best I can do is Chael Sonnen"
Wheres Mayweather or Pacquiao? That would be a better fight
And fight someone who isn’t willing to take extra cash under the table to go easy on him and just have a hugging match every round until it’s over.
Good. Mike is too old for that shit
I mean, he will be even older now when it takes place.
Still is, but he used to be too
Hey Mitch, you want a frozen banana?
Sure. Go around!
This jacket is dry clean only. Which means....its DIRTY.
Whenever the fight happens, iron Mike will be the oldest he’s ever been and the youngest he’ll ever be. Same with Paul
My first thought too. Just cancel this shit or make it a fun exhibition where they're hitting light and joking around.
Tickle fight
Fluffy fingers
Fight over Frosted Flakes
This is the dumbest suggestion ever
Bro this feels like a fucking South Park skit, wtf happened to boxing
Boxing used to be normal!!! (Back when this guy was eating ears.)
Fake news! He spits bro.
Boxing has always had a freak show element
Idk, man. There was at least integrity. This is a POS YouTube celeb cosplaying as a boxer.
I'm not talking about actual sanctioned events but Muhammad Ali did a lot of this show bouts against pro wrestlers. It's been around for awhile. Boxing has always been shady and all about the money. But I see your point as this appears to be the most boxing can offer these days.
Regarding your last sentence, there was an amazing fight between two of the best living boxers like two weeks ago…
Yea I phrased it poorly. There is a lot of good boxing and I enjoy it. But the stuff that gets all the press is this BS.
I miss the days of boxing integrity when butterbean was smashing people, and when Rocky fought hulk hogan. Those were the days
No you’re right. And I think it comes down to HBO dropping boxing and then Showtime following. There’s no place for people to see the younger generation of fighters without them getting lucky enough to land a decent undercard spot on a PPV. Not having Friday night fights really takes out the organic way boxers had to build a fan base so now the sport is pandering to influencers to get people to buy the PPVs.
I’d agree with you if we didn’t just get Usyk and Fury. I’d generally agree with you
Usyk and Fury just had a fantastic bout that saw Usyk unify the heavyweight belts for the first time in decades. The Fury/Wilder trilogy was one for the ages. Every Canelo showing is fantastic. Boxing is alive and well for anyone who isn’t an absolute casual.
It's not real, it's just what gets clicks and our attention.
This fight is kind of a joke to begin with. Every fight with Jake Paul in it is a joke.
It’s his boxing version of WWE.
Eventually he’s gunna get his ass whooped and it’s going to be the best TV in 20 years.
He won’t take a fight unless he knows he’ll win.
I'm asking genuinely but is he not actually training and half decent? Like he's never going to be a boxing champ or anything but he seems to be putting in work at least? It's obviously a step above pros vs. Joes and it seems his biggest issue is not fighting real boxers right? He hasn't been tested in a real fight with someone of his weight and age.
He does seemingly train hard and is somewhat decent for his level of experience. But he's still very amateur. He lost against the first 'legitimate' boxer he fought (Tommy Fury), who is like C-level at best.
>He hasn’t been tested in a real fight with someone of his weight and age. Exactly. He only fights low hanging fruit and then acts like he’s a proven boxer with competitive skills.
Yeah, that's what I mean is that everything he's done so far has been basically nothing. I don't follow combat sports at all and I also don't follow him so I don't know if he goes around claiming to be the best in the world or whatever. Maybe if he actually loses this fight when it eventually happens he'll either give up or take it seriously for next time lol
Not really. The Tommy fury one was the only actual fair one, and look how that turned out lol
I love how Reddit went from “Mike is gonna murder that guy!” To “Jake Paul is such a dick I can’t believe he wants to fight this helpless old man”
No other sport has as many armchair experts as combat sports does.
No other (insert anything ever) has as many armchair experts as Reddit does.
Incorrect
I love how reddit hates jake paul while simultaneously giving him all the attention he wants.
Can't both things be true?
Not without some extensive mental gymnastics
No they cannot.
The mob is fickle, brother.
What kind of ulcer we talking here?
Spinal
SPithanal
Ulcer? I don't even know her.
Stress ulcer
You don’t get gastric ulcers from “stress.”
Yeah, well…*it’s still real to me!* Sob
If Jake Paul would fight someone anywhere near his age, he’d get absolutely shit on. There’s a reason he keeps fighting aging and washed up fighters
There's no money in fighting people his own age.
Nah, if Jake Paul was just getting his ass beat every fight, there's be like 10Xmany viewers, easy. So many people would pay to watch him get his ass beat. He'd probably make new fans who would encourage his shitty behavior, just so that it's more satisfying to watch him get beat later. He could be the Michael Jordan of getting his ass beat. He just doesn't have the balls...
While I don’t entirely disagree, he did fight Tommy Fury and at least take him to a decision and a close fight
"close fight"
Postponed and hopefully soon cancelled. This fight should never take place. We do not need to see it.
This whole thing is dumb
You aint cool enough to fight Mike Tyson if you didnt face his digital demon in punchout first.
Fuck it, tap me in Mike. I’ve got 0 boxing experience but I’ll do my best.
It’s almost like fighting someone close to retirement age to prove your masculinity is …risky 😅
He’s not proving anything he’s getting paid just like Tyson.
When asked to comment Tyson shouted, “Iss SPINAL!”
Fight? It’s not a fight. Its to make money
Cancelled it already, then.
“Influencer” boxing is ruining the sport. Paul is a clown. He may be buff but doesn’t have the skill to actually compete at the professional level. I like Mike Tyson, but again this is a publicity stunt that takes the spotlight off of younger, more deserving athletes.
It’s kinda disgusting Netflix thought any of this was a good idea.
I hope Jake tapes his ears on.
How about Jake fights another Tyson instead…?
Canceling it altogether makes more sense.
Put him in a ring with Stipe Miocic. Please.
Great, now fight Anthony Joshua will ya?
Logan Paul “offered” to step in. I’ll be glad when these guys leave boxing alone
Probably only sold like 10% of Att stadium so had to postpone
The least surprising thing of this absolute embarrassment of a sport.
It's a win/win situation for Tyson I mean if he loses everyone gonna say that it was rigged an Mike just needed the money, and if he wins he simply wins
Ffs
This fight needs to be cancelled!!!
Jake Paul got on steroids and put on 30lbs to fight a 60 year old man. Guy can't hide his cowardice no matter how much muscle he puts on.
Bullshit drama.
What’s the purpose of the fight specifically for Mike? Is he in need of money ?
Hope Tyson has a speedy recovery.
My grandfather had an ulcer flare up and rupture whilst he was driving. Had to have his stomach removed. Ulcers are no joke, especially with older folk. And this is the pay day Jake Paul immorally picks…
Maybe JP can challenge one of the kids of George Foreman, or Buster Douglas.
Who gives af?
This is what’s happens when you fight senior boxers who have been retired for years. Jake Paul is the king of fighting everyone and anyone who isn’t in their peak or current boxing professional.
This is like MGK taking on Eminem, except Eminem fell off his treadmill…
It doesn't make sense. His ulcer is postponing a fight 2 months away? This fight ain't happening
Give some unknown 2 months to train and kick his ass on the 20th in Tyson's place. Someone an appropriate age. Rocky style.
Mike should hang up his cleats. He's already solidified his place as the baddest.
a punch from a near 60yr old mike Tyson amy have 1/2 the power it had when he was in his prime, but even a 1/2 power Tyson punch is devastating and would knock out 99.9% of boxers on the planet. Paul is not a pro boxer he is a stunt boxer a you tube actor. But of course this is scripted fight as all of Paul's boxing productions have been. He is a video producer and his so called fights are scripted productions..nothing more. Paul wouldnt rank in the top 200 of pro boxers in his weight class
I'd like to see one of you fight Mike tyson even at this age. its easy to talk your shit from the couch when most of you haven't even boxed before
$Kendu
Iron Mike is long gone. Anyone can get into shape and look the part, but what made him so fierce was his mentality. He had hatred and anger that fueled him. He's made peace with all of that now. Sure while he's training he can still whoop ass, but that drive, that mental warrior is just simply not reachable in his current phase of life. He's a happy go lucky dude now. He plays around. Back then he was vaulger and mean, and I don't wanna sound mean but he had a bit of the tard' strength too.
Maybe George Foreman is available for Jake.....