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Jake Paul has made a chilling comment to Mike Tyson ahead of their controversial fight this summer.
By Martin Domin
Tyson and Paul square off this summer (Image: Netflix)
Jake Paul recently delivered a chilling message about his forthcoming bout with Mike Tyson, stating ominously that "one of us will die." Unveiled as Tyson's next opponent, Paul is gearing up for the high-profile match-up in Texas this July. Despite being almost 30 years Tyson's junior, Paul seemed unfazed about the thought of squaring off against the former heavyweight world champion.
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"It's war; all is fair in love and war. I love the guy, but as soon as it turned into a pro fight, one of us has to die," he boldly declared at the Miami Grand Prix. Elaborating further to Sky Sports, Paul added: "He's taking this very, very seriously and that's what's going to make the fight amazing for all the fans."
Referring to Tyson, Paul said: "He's a killer. I'm moving up to the heavyweight division so he's going to have some advantages but that's what's going to make this fight exciting.
"We both have one-punch knockout. This is what he was destined to do and what he was born for. And he was the one who wanted it to be a pro fight. We were figuring out the rules and Mike said, 'I want it to be a pro fight. I want to end this kid and stop everything he's doing.' So I agreed to make it a pro fight and it's as real as it gets."
Paul has sent a brutal warning to Tyson (Image: Getty)
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The boxing match between YouTuber Paul and former professional boxer Mike Tyson has been confirmed as an eight-round professional bout. Both fighters will wear 14oz gloves and no headgear.
There has been some controversy about the fight being a professional bout, as the rounds are only two minutes long instead of the usual three minutes. Paul has defended the decision, saying that it was Tyson's request.
"I just want to make it clear, Mike Tyson is the one who wanted it to be a pro fight," Paul said on his podcast.
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"I said to Nakisa, if that is what Mike wants, then that's fine, but make sure if you tell Mike that there is no holding back. Whatever happens, happens and this is war now."
"If he puts me down, I can deal with that, but if I put him down, he needs to be the one making the decision on whether or not he can deal with that.
"Now that it's a pro fight and it's on my record and I'm going to put him down, and if people are p***ed about it, then watch soccer. Go watch some volleyball, don't watch boxing."
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