Two months before the fight with Jake Paul, Mike Tyson admits he has difficulty walking and worries fans

Mike Tyson prepares to return to the ring against Jake Paul. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@miketyson

With just under two months to go before he returns to the ring and faces Jake Paul in a professional fight on November 15, in Arlington, Texas, in the United States, Mike Tyson made a statement that left fans worried.

In an interview with the 'USA TODAY Sports' portal, the former world boxing champion revealed that he is having difficulty moving around, but assured that he will be ready to fight on November 15th.

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“It’s hard to walk at the moment, but in two months I’ll be perfect. The fight is won in the gym. I’ll do anything that helps me. Now I’m going to enjoy my time here with my childhood friends and Jake Paul “Go to hell,” Tyson said.

At 58 years of age, Mike Tyson is considered by many to be one of the greatest boxers of all time. A world champion in the late 80s, 'Iron' has not fought professionally since 2005 and has not stepped into the ring since November 2020, when he returned from a 14-year hiatus to face fellow former world champion Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition fight that ended in a draw after eight rounds.

On the 15th of November, Mike Tyson face the youtuber Jake Paul, 30 years younger. An internet phenomenon, Paul began his boxing career in 2020 and has won over names such as Anderson Silva, Nate diaz and Tyron Woodler.

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