Floyd Mayweather Jr. returns to the ring for the first time in over two years on Feb. 20 against YouTube celebrity Jake Paul. Beyond the people close to Paul, not many are giving him a chance to beat one of the greatest boxers of all time. You can add one of the biggest attractions in the history of boxing to the list.
During an episode of Paul’s podcast, ImPaulsive , the social media star, recently had Mike Tyson on as a guest. The former undisputed heavyweight champion was unequivocal when asked about his host’s chances and told Paul to his face that he believes Mayweather will annihilate him in the boxing ring.
“Floyd’s gonna beat his f—ing a—,” Tyson bluntly told Paul. But it’s gonna be good! It’s gonna be good. He’s gonna fight back, though!”
The 43-year-old Mayweather’s last professional fight came against UFC star Conor McGregor in August 2017, which he won by tenth-round TKO. “Money” retired after the fight with a record of 50-0. Since then, he fought in an exhibition, blasting through Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in the first round.
The 25-year-old Paul’s (0-1) sole professional boxing match occurred in November 2019, losing to fellow YouTube personality KSI via split decision.
The 54-year-old Tyson stepped back into the ring for the first time in over 15 years at the end of November, going to a draw against former heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr. even though the consensus was “Iron Mike” won the contest rather handily.