Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan has weighed in on the highly anticipated bout between boxing icon Mike Tyson and YouTube sensation Jake Paul. Originally scheduled for July 20, the clash between the two combat sports figures has been postponed to November 15 due to a health scare experienced by Tyson.
Hogan, who has witnessed Tyson’s dominance firsthand during his prime, believes that the former heavyweight champion still possesses the unwavering determination and relentless spirit that made him one of the most feared fighters of his era. Despite being 57 years old (58 at the time of the fight), Hogan is confident that Tyson will “seek and destroy” when he steps into the ring against Paul, who is precisely 30 years his junior.
“When he gets focused, he will seek and destroy. I see that bad dog look in his eye now. It’s like when you don’t trust a bad dog, it might bite ya at any time. That’s the look he’s got. I remember that look from 25 years ago, it’s kind of scary,” Hogan stated in an appearance on TMZ.
Tyson’s legacy as “The Baddest Man on the Planet” is well-documented, with 19 consecutive knockout victories to start his professional career and a reign as the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. At just 20 years old, he became the youngest boxer to ever win a heavyweight title, a feat that solidified his status as a legend in the sport.
Now, nearly four decades later, Tyson is set to face Paul, a YouTube star-turned-boxer with a professional record of 9 wins and 1 loss (6 knockouts). While the bout has garnered significant attention due to the age and experience gap between the two fighters, it is also reported that Tyson could potentially earn up to $20 million from this high-profile clash.
Hogan, who has a relationship with Paul and was seen together with him last month, expressed his excitement for the rescheduled fight, stating, “I’m kind of glad it’s rescheduled because I don’t want any excuses. I want both men at 100%… And I’ve got a feeling this is gonna be the fight of the century, brothers. This is gonna be a good one.”
As the anticipation builds, fans and pundits alike eagerly await the showdown between the seasoned veteran and the rising star, with Hogan’s endorsement only adding to the intrigue surrounding this monumental event.
