Jake Paul expresses concerns ahead of his face-off with Mike Tyson

American boxer Jake Paul recently shared that his training has been affected by lifting heavyweights.

Paul will be coming face-to-face with the former American boxer, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Texas.

Additionally, Paul will be making his debut in the heaviest division of boxing. He has also competed in cruiserweight boxing in the past. 

Meanwhile, Paul claims that he has gained a lot of pounds and that his weight has reached 230 pounds, almost equivalent to that of the former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua.

The YouTube sensation warns the 58-year-old Tyson that the increase in his pounds will allow him to punch hard. Nevertheless, he also confesses that his excessive weight has been a barrier to his cardio training.

“There is definitely slightly more power, but I think the biggest thing is the inside fighting and clinches and not getting pushed around by some of these heavyweights,” he told TMZ Sports. “Definitely, when I’m jogging, I’m so much slower. I feel like a rhino or something, it’s definitely a lot harder to jog.

“Everything has been good, but it’s been a little transition moving to heavyweight. I definitely needed to put on weight so that I’m able to compete with Mike Tyson and so that he’s not able to throw me around in the ring. We’ve been sparring heavyweights and eating more food. Mike Tyson has called me fat, but I believe fat will turn into muscle, and come fight night, I believe I will be able to move and dance around the ring like a true heavyweight,” he further added.

Meanwhile, Paul agrees that despite the 30-year age difference from Tyson, he cannot ignore that his opponent is considered the "baddest man on the planet".

However, the 38-year-old said that he loves to take risks.

“That’s what’s made my whole entire career is taking big risks, and I want the toughest guy out there. I want the biggest fights, and making history is what I’ve done my whole career. And this is no different. Netflix, Mike Tyson. It doesn’t get any bigger than this, and everyone will see July 20.”

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