Controversial Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight could spark calls for boxing to be ‘banned’ | Boxing | Sport | Boxing

Jake Paul has obtained a stark warning that his upcoming bout with Mike Tyson could spark calls for boxing to be banned if the YouTube star inflicts critical hurt on the veteran fighter.

The two are set to sq. off in Arlington, Texas, on 15 November, following the postponement of their authentic fight due to a medical emergency involving Tyson. Concerns over Tyson's well being persist, particularly after the 58 yr previous confessed to discovering it “hard to walk” post-training periods and is slated for a pre-fight medical examination.

Ex-professional boxer Paulie Malignaggi has voiced his considerations, cautioning Paul concerning the potential repercussions of injuring Tyson throughout their match. He commented: “Head blows from young, strong guys at Mike's age aren't good. When you're younger, you can handle hits better.”

Malignaggi continued, highlighting the dangers related to an older athlete taking hits: “When you're older, your body isn't made for that kind of damage anymore. Things could go badly wrong. If something like that happened, people would be calling for the sport to be banned.

“Personally, I do not assume his fight with Jake Paul ought to occur. He'll be 58 years previous by then. Fifty-eight remains to be 58. We reside in a technology that does not perceive ageing is an actual factor. You can present highlights of Mike from the '80s, however the man moving into the ring will not be that very same Mike Tyson.”

Malignaggi has expressed serious concerns about the potential harm that Paul could inflict on Tyson due to his age. In a conversation with Canada Casino, he warned: “Jake Paul may not be world-class, however he is definitely not a novice. He's been boxing for about 5 years.

“After four years of boxing, I won the US National Championships, so Jake's far from a beginner.

“He's sturdy and younger. Hitting somebody Tyson's age has critical dangers.

“Tyson wasn't taking punches well at 36, let alone now. “If you hit a man who's that previous, it impacts them. Imagine what getting hit by a powerful man like Jake would do to him. I would not need to discover out.”

Malignaggi is not alone in his concern over the upcoming fight. UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock also voiced his worries, suggesting that fans could be left mourning a boxing icon if Paul were to win.

“Here's what I say as a result of like I stated, I believe what Jake Paul and them guys are doing is good, I actually do,” Shamrock stated. “I believe them by no means preventing a contender however making extra money than any world championship fight is good. I imply it is good however this one's not good. Because Jake Paul cannot win.”

“[If Paul] wins, there's an enormous dangerous style on the planet of boxing. It's a disappointment to an organisation that has liked Mike Tyson. It is just like the dying of any individual and it ought to be victorious for Jake Paul and I believe on that small group of individuals which might be following, sure, however, in that entire ambiance of boxing, it is gonna really feel like any individual died.”