MIKE TYSON sent Jake Paul a chilling warning ahead of their fight by breaking a boxing pad with one punch.
Heavyweight legend Tyson, 58, and YouTuber Paul, 27, are scheduled to lock horns next Friday at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This poses as quite a controversial encounter with many claiming the Problem Child is looking for clout against his almost 60-year-old opponent, who retired almost 20 years ago.
Concerns increased when the initial match date of July 20 had to be postponed after Tyson suffered severe stomach ulcers, which he claims were the result of a poor diet, during a flight.
However, the American boxing legend is showing strong signs that his senior age will not pose as a problem when he returns to the ring on November 15.
Iron Mike allowed cameras to film his latest training session at the Mike Tyson Boxing Club, which showed him blasting his sparring partner to the point that he almost sent him through the ropes.
And then Tyson’s coach Rafael Cordeiro was left in shock as he showed the cameras some “really good equipment” that his fighter broke with his fists.
More specifically, the former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion smashed a boxing pad in half.
Cordeiro told Most Valuable Promotions: “Broke. Broke. Can you imagine Jake’s face? If you make this, this is really good equipment.
“Couldn’t handle the punch, Mike’s punch. Can you imagine that kid? Whoo!”
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Tyson looked so good that he is open to prolonging his boxing career after fighting Paul.
That is despite the famous bruiser requiring additional brain and hearts checks.
He will also need to undergo a pre-bout drug testing alongside Paul.
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