Evander Holyfield Delivers Grave Warning On Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight: “He’ll Get Caught”

The pair will headline at the AT&T Stadium in Texas in an event broadcast live on Netflix – a first for the sport – and with a legitimately top level fight on the undercard in Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2.

Despite the magnitude, Paul’s willingness to fight the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion has drawn considerable criticism. Many feel it’s a lose-lose fight for the younger man, who has moved to 10-1 in the sport by largely beating retired MMA fighters who are often used to fighting at smaller weights.

Though many feel the age gap is just too much for even Tyson’s famed skills, reflexes and power to cover, and some in the sport will refuse to watch full stop, others like two-time ‘Iron’ Mike opponent Evander Holyfield believe it could be a competitive affair.

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Holyfield warned the 27-year-old that if he stays on the outside then he will get caught.

“I don’t know how much confidence that Jake Paul has and all of that, but he’s gonna be a lot quicker. If he stays close to Mike then his chance of winning is gonna be great, but if he tries to stay back from Mike he’s gonna get caught … Mike is like a snake. He’ll pop out on ya. He gets there too quick. But if you charge him, you’re gonna smother him. He push off his legs so he’s too close, but if you give him room everybody gets knocked out going backwards. Give him room you’re gonna be messed up.”