But Tyson also has reason to want to teach the 9-1 boxer a lesson. In a 2021 face-to-face meeting, the youngest heavyweight champion told Paul, "You know Conor McGregor isn’t afraid of you" after he called out the two-weight UFC championIn response, Paul said, "I don’t give a shit if he’s afraid of me, you don't have to be afraid of someone to get your a** beat".
Paul's retort to the Baddest Man on the Planet could have been deemed disrespectful and there is another story claiming thatPaul's boxing debut was on the undercard of Tyson's return in 2020 and now the 57-year-old plans on "finishing him".Tyson said: "He's grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a 'kid' can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.
"It's a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”to the news of the fight, saying that "interest is low" and describing the match-up as a "bit strange". Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and wrestling. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has interviewed some of the biggest names in the field - including the first UK interview with The Hardy Boyz after their return to WWE. He has never sported a pair of Lonsdale Slip-ons, contrary to reports.