Since the announcement of Jake Paul's fight against Mike Tyson, it has been a contest met with criticism.
While Paul is becoming one of the biggest stars in boxing, he will be taking on a legend of the sport in Tyson who some believe should not be stepping into the ring as he approaches his 60s.
One of those who holds this opinion is John Kavanagh, the longtime coach of UFC star Conor McGregor.
Speaking about the fight on The MMA Hour, Kavanagh is hoping this particular contest, which takes place on July 20 in Dallas, will be an exhibition in the hope of minimising any chances of a serious injury.
“Is Tyson going to be 60, 58? Full force blows to the head at 58. No, it’s not a good idea, no matter who you are. You don’t need to be doing that," Kavanagh said.
"If it was kind of an exhibition, and they’re kind of sparring, great. Because I was asked about not necessarily just Mike, but this kind of YouTube boxing stuff, and my take on it now rather than being snobby about it is I just love anything that gets more kids involved in sports.
"Great if it’s combat sports, boxing wrestling, mixed martial arts, whatever the case may be. And if Jake Paul is doing a good job of filling local boxing gyms — that’s a little bit of what we’re trying to do — brilliant.
“I’m not into the whole whatever else he’s doing, particularly in that bout — I don’t think someone approaching 60 needs to be fighting.
"It would appear Jake hits hard, he’s knocked out a few guys. So I just hope that it is what it is, it’s kind of an entertaining thing, and they move around the ring and kind of spar. As long as it’s that, thumbs up.”
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