For the first time in 19 years, former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson is back in the ring as a professional. So why is he fighting a Youtuber?
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will make a professional boxing comeback at the age of 58, against influencer-cum-boxer Jake Paul, in Texas on Saturday .
. Paul, who rose to prominence as a viral Youtuber, will attract an altogether different demographic. Paul also craves recognition as a legitimate pugilist and is aiming to become just the sixth man to inflict a professional loss on the heavyweight legend. Given Tyson is 31 years older and well past his best, bookmakers have installed Paul as the overwhelming favourite.After beating English YouTuber Deji Olatunji in his amateur debut, Paul has compiled a professional record of 10 wins and one loss.
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