Conor McGregor gives brutally honest opinion on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match
The UFC’s ‘double champ’ Conor McGregor has weighed in on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s boxing match with his brutally honest opinion.
YouTube star turned professional boxer Jake Paul stunned the world once again on March 7, announcing to the world he’d be going blow-for-blow with one of history’s greatest boxers Mike Tyson.
The two are set to step into the ring on July 20, on Netflix’s first-ever live boxing event. However, the shocking announcement hasn’t come without its fair share of backlash, mainly concerning Tyson’s health.
Once regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, many consider the 57-year-old to be far beyond the age where he should be stepping into the boxing ring.
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Conor McGregor has now given his thoughts on the bout. Much like others, the ‘Notorious’ is a bit taken aback by the announcement, with him explaining in an interview on March 9 he thinks it’s “strange.”
“Oh jeez, it’s a bit strange,” he said. “The interest is low on it, I don’t know. I don’t really understand it.”
Furthermore, he stated he “wishes well” for the legendary boxer in the upcoming Netflix bout.
‘The Problem Child’ has attempted to reassure fans that while “the Baddest Man on the Planet” may be past his prime, his power still lives in his right hand.
Regardless, it’s clear many want to see the YouTube star “humbled” by the nearly 60-year-old fighter, who holds an impressive 50-6 record in his boxing career, compared to Paul’s 9-1 professional record.