Mike Tyson eyes rematch with Jake Paul following Floyd Mayweather bout
Mike Tyson, nearly 60 years old, has expressed ambitions for a rematch with Jake Paul after facing Floyd Mayweather, demonstrating his belief that age is merely a number, reports BritPanorama.
In a recent interview, Tyson reflected on the lessons learned from his last bout with Paul, where he cited health challenges prior to the fight. “I just keep moving, I don’t stop, you know what I mean? Big wheels keep moving, they don’t stop and I was really ill,” Tyson stated.
He acknowledged, “I didn’t want to use that for an excuse, but I had some real bad health problems, but I’m fine now. I have no excuses. I feel good right now, this is the best I’ve felt. I can’t wait to start getting in the ring.” His comments highlight not only his resilience but also a renewed sense of commitment to his fitness.
The previous encounter with Paul saw the YouTube star secure a victory via majority decision, marking a significant moment in professional boxing due to the notable age disparity. Paul was 27 at the time while Tyson was 58, this age gap being the largest in the sport’s history. Tyson acknowledged Paul’s performance was commendable, yet he expressed enthusiasm for another opportunity: “He did well, but I want to try it again,” he said.
Tyson’s immediate focus remains on his fight with Mayweather, which has drawn considerable attention amid speculation of Mayweather facing Manny Pacquiao in March. “I wish I could give you some input, but I have no idea what you’re talking about as far as those two guys fighting,” Tyson remarked, while recognizing Mayweather’s standing in boxing. He anticipates his clash with Mayweather to be monumental. “It probably supersedes all my fights I ever have. It’s capable of doing that. And this is really serious,” Tyson elaborated.
As for a potential knockout against Mayweather, Tyson was assertive: “It looks that way, as I anticipated. It looks like he’s going to get knocked out.” Although specifics of the scheduling remain vague—“maybe in March or April,” according to Tyson—his motivations are clear: the fight represents both commercial opportunity and a pivotal moment in his legacy. “I fight people because they’re my friends, you know. How are people going to get this money? This is what fighting’s all about. It’s about business.”
In an era where age is often seen as a limiting factor, Tyson’s insistence on staying competitive epitomizes a deep-seated conviction that the athletic spirit knows no bounds. It’s a reminder, in many ways, of the unpredictable narratives that define the world of boxing.
