Tyson returns for fight with YouTuber

Published date08 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
There has been no clarification as to whether it will be an exhibition or a professional boxing match

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson (50-6, 44KOs) ended his stellar career in 2005 with defeat to Kevin McBride, but did take on old rival Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition in 2020.

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Paul fought on the undercard of Tyson's draw with Jones Jr in Los Angeles and has gone on to forge a boxing career in recent years, notably losing to Tommy Fury - the brother of Tyson Fury - in Diriyah last year.

Tyson, who will turn 58 in June, said: "I'm very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul.

"He's grown significantly as a boxer...

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