UFC star Michael Chandler is hoping Mike Tyson can knock out Jake Paul when they meet in Dallas on November 15.
Paul and Tyson were originally scheduled to meet on July 20, but the contest was postponed after an ulcer flare up affected Tyson's preparations.
Now the fight is set for November 15, but there are still concerns as to how Tyson will fare considering there is a 31-year age gap between himself and Paul.
However, Chandler is expecting a fun fight despite its flaws at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
"Jake Paul fought Mike Perry, who he outweighed by 20 pounds or so and had four inches of height on. And now it’s Mike Tyson, who is 30 years older. Mike Tyson's about 60, and Jake’s about 30," Chandler told Lucky Block.
“I love Mike Tyson. Nobody wants to see Mike Tyson get knocked out. But everybody wants to see Mike Tyson catch Jake Paul and knock him out. So I mean, you’re gonna watch it. I’m gonna watch it. It's great for a fun—not taking boxing seriously, if you will—fight night, and I’ll probably watch it.”
When it comes to Chandler's own combat sports career, his next UFC fight date is unknown after Dana White confirmed a potential opponent in Conor McGregor will not be fighting in 2024.
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