Evander Holyfield shares his strategy with Jake Paul so he can defeat Mike Tyson

Evander Holyfield shared the strategy that helped him defeat on two occasions Mike Tyson with Jake Paul, who will face the former heavyweight champion on July 20 in Dallas, Texas.

In an interview with Fight Hub, Holyfield, who was bitten on the ear by Iron Mike in the second duel, expressed that if Paul want to be successful you must stay close of Tyson and not give him space because otherwise he will catch him.

“If he stays close to Mike, his chances of winning will be great. But if she tries to get away from Mike, he will be caught. Mike is like a snake. It will come out on you, but if you attack it, you can suffocate it”said the former world champion.

“Because it takes momentum from its legs, since it is very close. If you give him space, he’s going to ruin you. “I don’t know how much confidence Jake Paul has, but he will be a lot faster,” he added.

Evander Holyfield knows how to counter Mike Tyson’s power because they both faced each other at the height of their careers. In the first duel The Real Deal defeated Iron Mike by technical knockout in the eleventh roundwhile in the second he won by disqualification after being bitten on the ear.

According to the predictions of sports experts and followers, the fight between Mike Tyson should easily surpass Jake Paul, but the advanced age of the former world champion heavyweight could play against the youtuber who – despite not having much experience – is younger and has improved his skills with each performance.

The now professional fight between the two, which has been criticized by fans for the age difference, will take place at Cowboys Stadium (venue that has a capacity of 80,000 people) and will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix, who will make its debut in boxing broadcasts.

The legendary Mike Tyson has not entered the ring since he faced Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, an exhibition match that ended in a draw, but His last fight as a professional was 19 years ago when he was defeated by Kevin McBride. on June 11, 2005. On the other hand, Jake Paul has just defeated Ryan Bourland by knockout last March at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Jake Paul, 27, has two positive results after suffering his first loss to Tommy Fury by split decision, brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The YouTuber also has a record of 9 wins (six fast-track) and one setback.

For his part, Mike Tyson, 57, He was a heavyweight champion and is considered one of the best boxers of all time. Iron Mike retired in 2005 and left a record of 50 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses.

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