As the highly anticipated exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Jake Paul draws near, former UFC champion Henry Cejudo has weighed in with his prediction on his podcast. After witnessing Tyson’s impressive training regimen during his camp for Roy Jones Jr, Cejudo is convinced that the former heavyweight champ will emerge victorious against the rising YouTube star Jake Paul.
Cejudo, who is no stranger to the rigors of elite-level combat sports, was struck by the intensity and dedication Tyson has brought to his preparation for the Jones event. “I’ve seen ‘Uncle’ Mike Tyson train, and let me tell you, he’s in shape,” Cejudo said. “If he can do that against Roy Jones Jr., I can only imagine what he’s going to do to Jake Paul.”
The 33-year-old Cejudo, who retired from MMA after defending his UFC flyweight title, has been keeping a close eye on the boxing landscape, particularly the recent surge of celebrity-driven matchups. And when it comes to the potential showdown between Tyson and Paul, the Olympic gold medalist is firmly in Tyson’s corner.
“Jake Paul, you better watch out, because ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is coming for you,” Cejudo warned. “The way he’s training, the way he’s moving, the way he’s looking – I wouldn’t want to be in the ring with him, and I’m a multiple-time world champion.”
Tyson’s return to the ring at the age of 58 has captivated the sports world, and his clash with young youtuber is dreaded. But Cejudo believes that if Tyson can get past the former pound-for-pound great, he can definitely deal with the less experienced, Jake Paul.
“Jake Paul, you better be ready, man,” Cejudo said. “Because ‘Uncle’ Mike Tyson is coming, and he’s going to put you in your place.”
With Tyson’s renowned power and ferocity seemingly still intact, and Cejudo’s stamp of approval, the prospect of “Iron Mike” taking on the YouTube sensation has become an intriguing possibility for fight fans eager to see the former heavyweight champion back in action.
