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Agent delivers critical Mike Tyson injury update and if Jake Paul fight will still happen

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Agent delivers critical Mike Tyson injury update and if Jake Paul fight will still happenSarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix

Mike Tyson's agent has tried to remove fears that his fighter has suffered an injury, which could cause his fight with Jake Paul to be postponed for a second time.

Ahead of their fight on Friday November 15 in Texas, 58-year-old Tyson released a rare training update with a video montage of him hitting the heavy bag and sparring.

While the six-time world champion was in confident mood, stating "Oh I can’t wait for November 15th. I’m charging right through you," watchers were concerned with the heavy black support on Tyson's right knee.

In the quick cut montage, it also looked like Tyson was struggling to have full movement of his right leg while sparring. 

However Tyson's agent Andrew Ruf has quickly addressed the issue, stating the boxing legend is not injured and is only wearing the compression sleeve as a precautionary measure.

Ruf said: "There are no injuries here. He looks invincible."

Ruf also pointed out it is the same compression sleeve used by tennis great Novak Djokovic.

"I think it’s even the same brand," Ruf said. "There are no injuries here. He looks invincible."

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Fans and pundits are nervous about the fight going ahead, not just because of Tyson's age, but after the original bout in July was postponed due to Tyson suffering an ulcer flare-up. 

However, Tyson's publicist, Joann Mignano, has also spoken to ensure the fight will go ahead and with Tyson in fine form, saying he is "currently training and ensuring that his body is healthy and strong.

"The knee support is strictly for preventive measures and has no relevance to his performance or ability to win this fight."

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