Michael Gerard Tyson vs. Jacob Joseph Paul

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"Kid Dynamite" or "Problem Child"?

Poll closed Nov 15, 2024.
  1. Tyson on points

    5.1%
  2. Tyson by stoppage

    30.9%
  3. Draw

    12.0%
  4. Paul on points

    18.3%
  5. Paul by stoppage

    33.7%
  1. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    There are odds out with the bookies so if the fight is a fix there could be trouble.
     
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  2. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    The fix argument is dumb. Jake is 30 years younger and pumped full of PEDs that's the only "fix" he needs for this fight.

    If Mike loses it'll be because he's 58.
     
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  3. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Exactly.
    I said in another thread if Mike was fighting a legit 27 year old heavyweight or Cruiserweight nobody would be giving him a chance it's only because Jake sucks so bad that we are not totally counting old Mike out.
     
  4. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    Yes, only because Jake has crap fundamentals and is very hittable.

    Mike will have his only opportunity to connect in the first round. After that he's going to start falling apart.

    Mike has the outward appearance of being in great shape but he looks like he's in pain now when he moves sadly. Jake, has no shame however and will actually try to KO Mike.
     
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  5. TheShellofKell

    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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  6. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yep I agree but I think because it is 2min rounds that Mike has a chance in the first 2 rounds because he likely still punches harder than anyone that Jake has ever faced.
     
  7. SquaredCircle

    SquaredCircle Active Member Full Member

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    Tyson needs to be able to cut the distance and get to the body early. I don't know if he has the legs to do that anymore, even against a jab and distance control as mediocre as Paul's. His knees look shot, his balance is off, and he's not turning into shots very well.

    If this was 50-54 year old Tyson, I'd favor him. But 58 coming off of surgery and a health issue? I don't know. Brain says Paul, which kills me on the inside.
     
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  8. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Draw. It's scripted.
     
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  9. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Couldn't find the 'Don't Care' option in the poll.
     
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  10. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don’t think this is a legit fight so I see Paul carrying Tyson in a dull fight.

    Paul UD.
     
  11. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton When you have to shoot, shoot!, don't talk...... Full Member

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    I'd strongly fancy a focussed 54 yro Tyson in a genuine un-agreed outcome bout.
     
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  12. Southpaw100

    Southpaw100 Member Full Member

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    Jake Paul is seriously well managed and his team know how to make him look good i think they know if he brutally beats up Tyson it’s bad for his image I think Tyson was told don’t throw any crazy punches keep your hands up and Jake will tap away to points decision a fixed draw isn’t worth it here to give us two terrible fights, I expect a light spar with Jake Paul to get decision and start talking like he’s unstoppable and call out canelo in post fight interview
     
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  13. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree. This just feels like a money grab. I'm more interested in the women's title fight than seeing one of my favorite fighters from my youth fight a guy that wouldn't last five seconds against him in his prime. I hope I am wrong and Tyson destroys this guy.
     
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  14. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Paul wins, 58 is grandpa age. His body must be in complete ruins just training.

    I still think Mike has a greater than 30% chance of winning though, it's an interesting fight. No one Jake has fought is anywhere near even a 58 year shot Tyson.
     
  15. CMCanavessi

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    I voted paul only because I think it's completely scripted and written in the contract.