Shoving match at face-off: Mike Tyson says Jake Paul will 'run like a thief' - Watch

Mike Tyson said he was fit and ready for his November 15 fight against Jake Paul as the two boxers had a joint news conference in New York City on Sunday. The match was originally scheduled for July 20 but was postponed after former heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, had an ulcer flare-up that forced some resting time.
Shoving match at face-off: Mike Tyson says Jake Paul will 'run like a thief' - Watch
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Mike Tyson declared his readiness and fitness for the upcoming bout on November 15 against Jake Paul during a shared press conference held in New York City on Sunday. The fight, which was initially set for July 20, had to be rescheduled due to Tyson's health issues.
The 58-year-old former heavyweight champion experienced an ulcer flare-up, necessitating a period of rest and recovery.
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Despite the setback, Tyson appeared confident and prepared for the November 15 showdown.
Known as 'Iron Mike', Tyson boasts an impressive professional record of 50 wins, 6 losses. He was widely regarded as one of the most formidable heavyweights in boxing history. However, this fight against Paul will mark Tyson's return to the ring after a lengthy hiatus, as he hasn't competed professionally since 2005.

At the press conference, Tyson didn't mince words about his decision to return to the ring after almost two decades. "Because I can. Who else can do it but me? We have a YouTuber fighting the greatest fighter ever to live," he said, as quoted by Reuters.
"He may have been in the ring with people who have the same intentions, but the actuality, no. As soon as I catch this guy, it's going to be totally over, he is going to run. He is gonna run like a thief."

Paul retaliated by saying that he would knock out Tyson.

"I am here to make 40 million dollars and knock out a legend," Paul said. "I love Mike and I respect him but we are not friends anymore until Nov. 15," he said.
"I am terrified," reacted Tyson when asked if he was afraid.
Paul, a 27-year-old former YouTuber who has transitioned into boxing, will face an opponent nearly three decades his senior in his upcoming bout. Paul has an impressive 10-1 record in his boxing career thus far.

The highly anticipated match will be held at the massive AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which serves as the home field for the Dallas Cowboys.
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