Mike Tyson shows strength in open training as he prepares to face Jake Paul

by Junna Base November 13, 2024

IRVING, Texas – It was Mike Tyson in the flesh – and in the ring.

For months, the public has only seen video excerpts from the former heavyweight world champion’s training against Jake Paul. But during an open workout on Tuesday night, Tyson, 58, gave a glimpse of what to expect when he fights Paul on Friday night at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

All 14 boxers on the fight card took part in the open training sessions, but none received as loud cheers as Tyson. He rewarded hundreds of spectators at the Toyota Music Factory by flashing his old power.

“Kick his ass, Mike,” was a popular chant as fans made it clear they wanted Tyson to hit Paul as hard as he hit one of his trainers’ mitts on Tuesday night.

Although the session clearly impressed the audience, it only lasted about three minutes.

“When I agreed to this fight and started training, I said, ‘What the hell am I thinking?’ Tyson said in the ring after his training. “And I completed the process and now the fight is the party.”

“All the hard work is done.”

The training sessions culminated with Paul. He boxed wearing a rooster wig, a nod to his newest nickname, El Gallo.

“I feel really good,” Paul said during his in-ring interview. “Clear, powerful, explosive. And it’s going to be a short night for Mike.”

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