Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Betting Odds and Predictions

• March 2, 2023 – WIN Ryan Bourland (TKO)
• Dec. 15, 2023 – WIN vs. Andre August (KO)
• Aug. 5, 2023 – WIN vs. Nate Diaz (UD)
• Feb. 26, 2023 – LOSS vs. Tommy Fury (SD)
• Oct. 29, 2022 – WIN vs. Anderson Silva (UD)

Overall, Paul has been part of ten sanctioned fights. With only one loss on his resume, Paul boasts a record of 9-1-0 entering his next fight against bare-knuckle boxer and former UFC fighter Mike Perry.

The YouTuber’s lone loss was against professional boxer Tommy Fury on Feb. 26, 2023, via a split decision. It was a competitive loss for Paul, though he was a favorite against Fury.

ROUND 1 KO FOR @jakepaul 🥊💥

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Following a textbook win by unanimous decision over MMA fighter Nate Diaz, Fury turned his attention to regional boxers. Paul easily disposed of Andre August and Ryan Bourland with a KO and TKO.

Rather than relax and wait for the Tyson fight, Paul is scheduled to fight on July 20. Perry is taking Tyson’s place for the summer contest, and then Tyson and Paul will fight later in November. If Paul is handed a brutal loss, it will be interesting to see how it impacts him mentally for November.

Paul is an aggressive fighter who works off his jab and then looks to land a right. The “Problem Child” primarily likes to utilize body jabs to set up a few combinations in succession.

It’s a straightforward strategy that works against fighters who gas easily. There isn’t anything unique about Paul’s approach, but for the caliber of opponents he’s faced, it has generally been successful.

In the context of professional boxing, Paul has mediocre power with his right hand. He doesn’t have Deontay Wilder’s power, but compared to fighters at his level, or other amateurs, Paul can throw a right.

For a fight against a 58-year-old Tyson, conditioning will be important. If Paul shows up to the fight in July in decent enough shape, he can wear Tyson down with his cardio. At the least, Paul can run around the ring and avoid a KO in the center of the ring.

The 6-foot-1 Paul has shown up to fights not in the best shape in the past. He and Fury clinched and hugged for nearly five minutes during their bout last February. Last year, he showed up to the Diaz fight in pretty good shape. His opponent came ill-prepared and didn’t have the fitness to compete with Paul.

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— IFN (@IfnBoxing) July 21, 2023

Nevertheless, for a “bucket list” fight against a name like Tyson, expect Paul to put some work into preparing for this one. Paul is likely to show up in acceptable shape to fight Tyson.

Also, keep in mind that Paul is working out and preparing for Perry throughout the summer. He won’t be taking a break and slowing down his boxing training. The upcoming fight against Perry will keep him busy enough.

I don’t have any qualms about Paul being in shape to fight a 58-year-old Tyson. He’ll be prepared.

• June 11, 2005 – LOSS Kevin McBride (RTD)
• July 30, 2004 – LOSS Danny Williams (KO)
• Feb. 22, 2003 – WIN vs. Clifford Etienne (KO)
• June 8, 2002 – LOSS Lennox Lewis (KO)
• Oct. 13, 2001 – WIN vs. Brian Nielson (RTD)

I am using “recent” form rather loosely when it comes to Tyson. When Tyson steps into the ring against Paul, he’ll be 58 years old. He hasn’t had an official fight since 2005 and we anticipate that this will count as an exhibition fight in July.

After poor performances against Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, Tyson ended up calling it a career. The loss to McBride was particularly disheartening, as Tyson was well out of his prime and probably should have stepped down after knocking out Clifford Etienne in 2023.

Tyson retired with an official record of 50-6-0, with 44 KOs. However, Tyson’s latest exhibition fight was versus Jones Jr. in 2020. The fight ultimately ended in a draw, which amounted to a glorified sparring contest between boxing legends.

Tyson is well known for his punching power. If you ask any casual boxing fan, they will likely talk about his cement fists.

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— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) January 13, 2024

Tyson is well known for his punching power. If you ask any casual boxing fan, they will likely talk about his cement fists.

He certainly has power, but Tyson’s “peek-a-boo” boxing style is what he revolutionized in the 1980s. While the style isn’t as common among modern boxers today, the shorter Tyson was strategic in how he approached his knockout attempts.

The icon’s defense was just as important as his aggressive offense. At 5-foot-10, Tyson had to rely on the “peek-a-boo” strategy to maintain his range and then get closer against taller opponents.

As a 57-year-old who will be 58 by the time this fight happens, Tyson is in incredible shape. In 2020, the veteran moved around the ring well against Jones Jr. for a guy nearing his 60s.

Also, Tyson occasionally shares footage of him training in the gym. While most 57-year-olds would be winded running a mile, he appears to be in impeccable physical shape.

“Ready or not here I come” pic.twitter.com/w80t4ZhnFA

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) May 7, 2024

That being said, he is not in professional boxing shape. He didn’t have the cardio to compete with professional boxers in 2005, so his current version can’t be better than that. We only see small glimpses of Tyson working out and sparring in the ring.

When he steps into the ring for an eight-round boxing match, will Tyson have the stamina and fitness to dance with Paul? The way I see it, the veteran must end this fight early, or he’s in trouble.

Additionally, Tyson’s health issues are what postponed this fight in the first place. He fell ill during a flight and suffered a mid-flight medical emergency. Tyson reportedly felt sick and had an ulcer flare-up roughly 30 minutes before landing.

Tyson has since recovered, but he won’t be the model of health on November 15. The medical problems will at least force him to take a break from his training. With this in mind, I do not foresee Tyson being in peak physical condition for the Paul fight.