The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is still in focus. Even Lennox Lewis, one of “Iron Mike’s” biggest rivals, dropped two cents, indicating that he was relieved that the fight was just an exhibition fight, not a sanctioned one.
Although Tyson and Lewis fought in 2002, in the dark years of their careers, the British boxer still felt the power of the American’s fights.
The fight between two former heavyweight champions sparked controversy. One of the talks ended in a fierce battle. The fight took place on June 8 of that year, and Lewis won by knockout in the eighth round.
With that in mind, Lewis knows what will happen to Paul on Saturday, July 20, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Louis supports Tyson
In an interview with TMZ Sports, “The Lion” Lewis said he can’t wait to see his former opponent fight. “Obviously, that was a big fight. I’m looking forward to it,” said the former champion.
However, he also expressed concern about the welfare of so-called “problem children”. When reporters asked him if he wanted to fight this fight, Lewis answered without hesitation: “No, because I feel sorry for Jake Paul. I don’t want him to get hurt .”
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Remember that the organizers tried to get permission for the Tyson-Paul professional boxing match, but failed.
Louis supports Tyson
The rivalry between “Lion” and “Iron Mike” has been going on for a long time. But, for Lewis, there was no emotion. This is not the first time the former British boxer has shown support for Tyson in his fight against Paul.
Last week, Lewis shared a video game of the fight between Tyson and Paul on his Instagram account. The fight ended in seconds when Tyson hit Paul hard in the head, sending him straight to the ground.
“So I heard @miketyson is fighting @jakepaul. Not sure how it’s going to go but maybe it will,” Lewis said of the video. He undoubtedly knows what he’s talking about.
Rumors about Tyson’s fight with Paul are still raging, although Lennox Lewis, a major figure in Tyson’s previous fights, has expressed his opinion. Although the two had a heated feud in 2002, Lewis still admired Tyson’s ability in the ring. Looking back at their past fights, Tyson and Lewis have a history of intense feuds. In 2002, their fight ended with Lewis winning in the eighth round. With this experience, Lewis has an understanding of what Paul will face on June 6 at AT&T Stadium.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Lewis shared his expectations for the upcoming fight. But in his excitement, he couldn’t ignore the concerns about Jake Paul’s health. Louis openly admits that he doesn’t want Paul to be hurt, and he says he hates to see him go through that kind of trouble.
It should be noted that there were attempts to turn Tyson’s fight with Paul into a professional boxing match, but these attempts were not allowed. Despite the long rivalry between Lewis and Tyson, Lewis remained calm and supported Tyson’s fight against Paul. Lewis’ recent social media activity has shed more light on his position. He shared a video game replay of the Tyson vs. Paul on Instagram, with an insightful message in the caption. His comments reflect his knowledge of the sport and his deep concern for the safety of everyone involved. All in all, Lennox Lewis‘ Tyson-Paul fight shows a sense of anticipation and fear. His insights are a reminder of the difficulty of high-level competition, and emphasize the importance of fun and safety in professional sports.
