If Logan Paul is looking for a vote of confidence ahead of his fight next month against Floyd Mayweather, he sure isn’t going to get it from Mike Tyson.
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Neither should his brother, Jake Paul, who made headlines this week by taking Mayweather’s hat at a press conference.
Jake Paul snatched Floyd Mayweather's hat after they came face-to-face 😳⁰⁰(via @ShowtimeBoxing)pic.twitter.com/wKGtatIdOC
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 6, 2021
54-year-old “Iron Mike” was asked if he thought either Paul brother could hang with the undefeated Mayweather. Let’s just say he didn’t pull any punches with the TMZ Sports reporter.
Mike Tyson's keeping it all the way real when asked how Jake Paul would fare against Floyd Mayweather if they ever step in the ring. https://t.co/5rImS51BZh
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) May 8, 2021
When asked if he thinks Jake Paul can win a fight against Floyd Mayweather, Tyson’s response likely reflected what anyone with any sort of boxing knowledge would have said:
“No, he’s gonna get beat up pretty bad.”
To the follow-up question of whether he gives either Jake or Logan Paul a puncher’s chance against Money May, Tyson simply shook his head.
If Floyd Mayweather
Somehow Loses
To Logan Paul
The Sport of Boxing
Must Retire
— J.D. (@jdwitherspoon) May 7, 2021
Certainly doesn’t appear that one of the most popular and dominant boxers of all time is overly impressed with the Paul boys making headway in the ring.
Or is he? Tyson did say outright that he likes the Paul brothers, so perhaps there is a certain level of respect there.
Of course, after Mike Tyson returned to the ring last year in a match that ultimately ended in a draw against fellow half centenarian Roy Jones Jr., it’s fair to wonder when he might put the gloves back on himself. Based on his comments, it doesn’t appear that a fight against either Logan Paul or Jake Paul interests Iron Mike one bit.
#ICYMI: Mike Tyson is still a big fan of the Paul brothers.https://t.co/QNfz7t3CfB
— HotNewHipHop (@HotNewHipHop) May 8, 2021
Hmmm. Maybe that “respect” and “liking” of the Paul brothers is just what Mike Tyson says to let us know he doesn’t want to punch either one in the face anytime soon.
Will Tyson’s “no chance” assessment come to fruition for Logan Paul against Floyd Mayweather? The June 6th fight may still be a whole month away, but the rumors and drama have already begun.
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