The heavyweights came together for a press conference in New York yesterday.
The YouTuber turned boxer has enticed the boxing icon out of retirement for one last dance and huge payday.
Originally the fight was due to take place on July 20th but was rescheduled to November 15th after ‘Iron Mike’s health issues.
The bout is a professionally sanctioned contest despite a huge 30-year age gap between the fighters.
Tyson, 58, is believed to have requested two-minute rounds to the board as he believes shorter rounds will command more in-ring action.
“If we have shorter rounds, we’ll fight more,” he said.
Tyson was asked by Paul if he wanted to change the rules so the fight would be contested over 10, three-minute rounds.
“Don’t talk to me about shape,” Paul said. “You want 10 three’s? See that’s the thing. Everyone is all talk. I’ll do whatever.”
Tyson refused to agree to the new offer but he did say “be careful” before repeating: “He should be very careful.”
Anthony Taylor, who has worked with the ‘Problem Child’ since the early stages of his five-year boxing career believes Tyson is in big trouble.
He said: “Mike Tyson needs to take a leaf out of KSI’s book and pull out of his fight against Jake Paul.
“I’ve worked with Jake behind the scenes, and trust me, you haven’t seen what he’s capable of.
“Tyson is a lamb to a slaughter. I worry about a concussive ending because Jake is a real fighter now.
“I’ve known him for five years and he’s developed into a real fighter. When Tyson tires Jake will make Tyson pay.
“Jake’s cardio is next level. Did you ever see Homer Simpson bide his time, soak up a bit of punishment and then knock over his exhausted opponent? Well, Mike’s 58 and he’s going to get tired real quick.”
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