Thoughts On The Upcoming Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul Fight?

[The Prowler]

I just hope Mikie doesn't get hurt.
.. Mike was a devastating puncher, but like Rhonda Rousey, when finally a fighter(s) decided to stop fighting defensively and go on the attack, the defensive weaknesses showed. I blame that Robin Givens for emasculating him. In any case as BF noted, this is just about the cha-chings, not about real heavyweight fighting.

Rousey's chin went, if I remember correctly. Once you cannot take a punch, you are in trouble.

I have not seen any footage of Tyson sparring. I have no idea if his old man head can take a punch.

 

[The Prowler]

The only way I see some real fighting is if Tyson loses his cool. He's notorious for having a short fuse, but he's older now and that certainly has an impact.

Why would either of them not want to fight?

 

[The Prowler]

The more I have seen of Mike Tyson lately, the more I have changed my opinion.

I think he is probably going to get knocked out.

Not that I have seen much of him: They only show these little 3 and 4 second clips of him hitting pads. No sparring at all. No getting hit.

Yeah, he has good foot movement. Yeah, he has decent speed. And he does have good head movement at times. But then, it is right there: His big old man head is right there to be punched. And I do not think he still has the reaction speed to slip a punch well. If this Jake Paul clown times a big shot right (and the timing does NOT have to be very precise), I think he should put Tyson on his back.

Do we know how hard Tyson is punching? I watch those clips and, although it is hard to tell for sure, he does not look like he is putting much behind the punches.

 

[The New Holliday]

The more I have seen of Mike Tyson lately, the more I have changed my opinion.

I think he is probably going to get knocked out.

Not that I have seen much of him: They only show these little 3 and 4 second clips of him hitting pads. No sparring at all. No getting hit.

Yeah, he has good foot movement. Yeah, he has decent speed. And he does have good head movement at times. But then, it is right there: His big old man head is right there to be punched. And I do not think he still has the reaction speed to slip a punch well. If this Jake Paul clown times a big shot right (and the timing does NOT have to be very precise), I think he should put Tyson on his back.

Do we know how hard Tyson is punching? I watch those clips and, although it is hard to tell for sure, he does not look like he is putting much behind the punches.

Well, I'm sure if you like professional wrestling you'll enjoy this spectacle too.

 

[The Prowler]

Well, I'm sure if you like professional wrestling you'll enjoy this spectacle too.

Who watches professional wrestling?

Do you?

 

[Joe]

My point is that even though Mike Tyson is way way way way past his prime, he still has a chance.

This was my favorite Mike Tyson moment @The Prowler :

 

[The Prowler]

What a freak.

 

[Alticus]

Why would either of them not want to fight?

If memory serves, the fight is it considered an exhibition? Usually, fighters hold back a little, don't they?

 

[The New Holliday]

Who watches professional wrestling?

Do you?

No, I don't, which is why I won't be watching this charade either.

 

[The Prowler]

If memory serves, the fight is it considered an exhibition? Usually, fighters hold back a little, don't they?

Why?

I think the reason this is an "exhibition match" is probably for legal reasons - they probably could not get a license to have a sanctioned boxing match involving an old man.

 

[The Prowler]

No, I don't, which is why I won't be watching this charade either.

Yes, you will watch it.