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Jake Paul sends six-word message to Mike Tyson to name five replacements for the fight

Mars October 14, 2024

Jake Paul is still scheduled to face Mike Tyson in a boxing match on November 15, but the former undisputed heavyweight champion has been warned about a replacement opponent.

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Mark Whiley And King Kieran Football writer

6:31 p.m., October 13, 2024Updated at 6:31 p.m., October 13, 2024

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are scheduled to fight next month(Picture: (Image: AP))

Amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his clash with Mike Tyson, Jake Paul issued a definitive five-word warning: “It’s Mike Tyson or nothing.”

The highly anticipated clash between the boxing legend and online phenomenon is scheduled for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with the original July date postponed due to the 58-year-old Tyson’s health concerns. While potential concerns over Tyson’s age and health could derail the fight a second time, Paul, who is 31 years younger than Tyson, remains adamant that his potential opponent is in good shape physical, stating: “But above all, he is healthy and feels good.” amazing and I’m doing great at camp.

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Tony Bellew

Famous former cruiserweight world champion Bellew criticized Paul’s decision to continue the match against Tyson, but he indicates his willingness to replace Tyson if the conditions are right. Last month, Bellew said: “I’m not really hungry or interested in facing Jake Paul, if I’m being completely honest. Do I want to? No, not really. But would I ?Yes. Everyone has a price. I would, yes, absolutely, but do I not really want it?

Chael Sonnen

Former UFC star Chael Sonnen hasn’t been shy about throwing jabs at Tyson and Paul this year, alleging that Tyson “faked” his workout videos. He brazenly offered himself as a replacement even before the original fight date was canceled, criticizing Paul for not choosing him as his replacement.

In May, Sonnen teased on social media: “I guess it was wise of Jake Paul to put me in the contract as Tyson’s replacement, right???” He then quipped: “If Jake Paul realizes he might fight me in a month, he might be the one to have a heart attack.”

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Sakio Bika

Former super middleweight world champion Sakio Bika has thrown his hat into the ring following Tyson’s health scare in May. Despite not having competed since 2021, the Cameroonian-born Australian is looking forward to facing Paul.

The 45-year-old issued a challenge: “If Jake Paul really wants to fight a former champion, look for someone much younger or active in the last decade. I can fight Jake Paul at any weight that ‘he wants.’

Roy Jones Jr.

Roy Jones Jr would be a logical choice if Paul still harbors ambitions to fight a great boxer. At 55, Jones faced Tyson in an exhibition match in 2020 and met Paul at the same event, sparking the hype for Tyson vs. Paul.

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Mike Perry

Following the postponement of the July event, bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry was quick to step in, leading to a crossover boxing clash in Tampa, Florida. Known as “the problem child,” Paul earned victory with a sixth-round knockout after beating the former UFC contender on multiple occasions.

Having been released from the BKFC bare-knuckle promotion by co-owner Conor McGregor following this fight, Perry would presumably be available for a rematch, although it wouldn’t attract much attention.

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