LENNOX LEWIS is more worried about Jake Paul than 57-year-old Mike Tyson in their controversial fight ever.
The heavyweight icon and the YouTuber-turned-boxer will collide in a shocking showdown on July 20 in Texas.
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It will be 20 YEARS removed since the last time Tyson fought as a professional and more than two decades since Lewis won the 2002 clash.
And concerns arose for Iron Mike’s health and safety following the news that the fight would be officially sanctioned.
But Lewis – who knocked out Tyson in the eighth round of their £35million fight – believes prankster-turned-prizefighter Paul is the one in trouble.
He said The Guardian: “I’m worried about Jake Paul. Tyson still knows how to punch, as you can see when he’s hitting a bag.
“If Jake Paul gets hit by one of those punches, he’s going to feel it. I know Jake Paul doesn’t want to get hit.
“Tyson steps up and knows how to cut the ring. It could be a matter of time, as how good is Jake Paul’s defense?
“I saw Mike a few weeks ago and he seemed fine. He was walking around shirtless and showing off his body, so he’s getting ready.”
Tyson was last in the ring in a 2020 exhibition with Roy Jones Jr that ended in a draw.
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His boxing career officially ended in 2005 after dismal defeats to Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, who is now a tree surgeon.
But he will prepare to put his illustrious record on the line following news that his fight with Paul will be officially sanctioned.
There will be revised rules, however, with the pair fighting with larger 14-ounce gloves as opposed to 10 ounces and over eight rounds, two rather than three minutes.
Paul is 9-1 as a boxer, having only suffered defeat to Tyson Fury’s 25-year-old brother Tommy in Saudi Arabia last year.
But the 27-year-old American has already won three times and is preparing to face Tyson in his first heavyweight fight.
Lewis was linked to a rematch with Tyson under exhibition rules as he opened up about those trying to get him back in the ring at the age of 58.
He said, “Yes, they do. But, as my friend says, I’m not stupid.
“I was seeing if I could catch you out there. For me, money talks, bulls walk…
“That’s what I’m saying. I would consider that 100 percent.”
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