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Stephen A. Smith, the American sports personality, has gone off on Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, for accepting to fight Mike Tyson in a sanctioned boxing match. He remarked that he is “saddened” and “disgusted” about how Jake Paul, 27, is going to take on the great Mike Tyson, 57, who is more than 20 years removed from retirement.
Notably, as per the latest development, Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson has been declared a sanctioned, professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. The heavyweight boxing match will have eight two-minute rounds with each fighter using 14-ounce gloves, and its outcome will be added in the official records.
On the latest episode of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith talked about the upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson and said, I'm saddened by it. I'm disgusted by it. I don't like it one bit. The great Mike Tyson, who we all treasure because of the years of greatness he gave us but he is 57. Jake Paul has been training with professional boxing trainers for years. When are you going to get in the ring with a modern day reputable fighter with a big name, who isn't 20 plus years removed from retirement?”
Logan Paul should get in the ring with somebody of his ilk: Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith also questioned the motives of Jake Paul behind accepting Mike Tyson as his next opponent. He remarked, “He (Jake Paul) keeps telling us how serious he's taking this and how bad he wants it. Well ok if you want the money man please keep doing your thing. And if it's about you wanting to elevate your level, you gotta get in the ring with somebody of your ilk, your age, your size.”
Moreover, Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson is set to go down on July 20, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the USA.
Here is the clip of Stephen A. Smith criticising Jake Paul for accepting Mike Tyson fight:
