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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul will not be one thing boxing legend Bernard Hopkins is into in any respect.
The multiple-time world champion thinks that Tyson is making a mistake by combating Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who’s 30 years youthful than him. Tyson, an icon and Corridor of Famer, is held in excessive regard by Hopkins – which is why he’s not on board with him combating Paul.
“I don’t prefer it. I don’t prefer it,” Hopkins informed Battle Hub TV and different reporters on Tuesday. “I take a look at Mike, I take a look at him completely different in a approach of my period, like individuals checked out Ali. I checked out Ali completely different, too. Marvin Hagler, ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson.
“I don’t prefer it. I feel it’s changing into extra of a aspect present with some sweat and possibly some blood, if we’re fortunate. I gained’t watch it. I might watch two turtles race and be extra excited.”
Paul vs. Tyson is scheduled for July 20 on the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and can stay stream on Netflix. The precise ruleset is unclear in the mean time and has but to be launched by the promoters.
Hopkins thinks Tyson combating at 57 years of age is a foul search for his legacy. He thinks it cheapens his inventory in boxing to be combating somebody like Paul.
“It’s due to how I take a look at Mike Tyson,” Hopkins mentioned. “I’ve shared not solely the ring with Mike Tyson just a few occasions, however the period, just a little tip of the period. I simply assume it degrades him. You’re getting 100 million, 200 million. Please, OK.”
