Mike Tyson expressed confidence in defeating Jake Paul in a New York City press conference Sunday, ahead of a scheduled November 15 match.
"It's happening," Tyson said.
The 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion, and Paul, 27, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, are scheduled for an officially sanctioned eight-round heavyweight boxing match on at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The fight was initially set for July 20, 2024, but postponed due to Tyson experiencing an ulcer flare-up in late May.
"You had to go on your little menopause break and postpone the fight," Paul teased Tyson.
The bout will feature special rules, including eight two-minute rounds and heavier gloves. The undercard match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is expected to be a highlight.
Paul took credit for securing the deal and vowed to "discipline" and "teach Tyson a lesson." He warned fans that he plans to knock out Tyson.
Tyson replied by saying the fight would go "very painfully" for Paul.
Tyson had not participated in a professional match since 2005.
Sources: The Daily Beast, LA Times, New York Post, Vanguardia, La Voz, El Universal, Times of India, Breitbart, Devdiscourse, Fox Sports, Sportskeeda, El Diario NY, Las Vegas Sun, Boxing Insider, Head Topics, FanSided, Sports Illustrated, The SportsRush, Total Pro Sports, Boston Globe.
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