Eddie Hearn has made a bold vow ahead of the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight set to take place on 15th November. The iconic boxer Tyson, at 58 years old, will come out of retirement to face off against YouTube sensation Paul, who is 27 years old. This bout marks Tyson’s return to professional boxing since his last fight in 2005 against Kevin McBride, although he did engage in exhibition matches in later years.
Meanwhile, Jake Paul has been making waves in the boxing world with a 10-1 record, including victories over professional boxers and former UFC fighters. The fight between Paul and Tyson will be the main event following a highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Taylor, a legend in Irish boxing, will defend her titles against Serrano in what is expected to be a historic women’s boxing match.
Eddie Hearn, who promotes Katie Taylor, has expressed his strong disapproval of Tyson’s return to the ring at his age. Hearn has stated that he will support Taylor in her fight and then leave the AT&T Stadium before the main event between Paul and Tyson begins. The promoter voiced concerns about the risks involved in Tyson competing at 58 years old and stressed the lack of respect for the sport of boxing in this scenario.
The rematch between Taylor and Serrano holds significant importance as it will see Taylor defending her undisputed super-lightweight titles against Serrano, who currently holds the unified featherweight championship. The fight is expected to be a fierce battle between two accomplished female athletes at the top of their game.
Contrary to previous speculations, the match between Paul and Tyson will be an official professional fight with no headguards and knockouts permitted. However, the scheduled eight rounds will consist of two-minute rounds instead of the usual three. This decision has raised eyebrows in the boxing world, with many questioning the ethics and safety of allowing a legendary boxer like Tyson to step back into the ring at his age.
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates these upcoming fights, the controversy surrounding Tyson’s return and the rise of social media influencers like Jake Paul in the sport continues to fuel debate within the industry. Stay tuned for further updates as the boxing world prepares for these headline-grabbing matchups.