Lawrence Okolie isn't quite sure what to make of the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bout, but the current WBC world bridgerweight champion believes the quality of the "weird fight" will come down to Tyson.
Paul and Tyson were originally set to square off this month but the fight was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up in May that prevented him from training. The fight is now scheduled for November 15, with Paul having defeated Mike Perry on the original date while Tyson took the extra time needed to adequately prepare for his first professional boxing match since 2005.
Okolie believes that the 27-year-old Paul should not have much problem against his 58-year-old opponent, but Tyson's stature in the boxing world has given him reason for pause.
"It really depends on how Mike Tyson is at his age," Okolie told Betway. "It will be tough.
"I believe just because any boxer should be able to beat a 58-year-old so it’s tough to call but Jake Paul is the younger man despite it being Mike Tyson.
"It’s a weird fight. I don’t know how serious the fight is or who would sanction it for a 58-year-old to have a fight but we’re here."