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Jake Paul gave fans a preview of just how strong his punch is ahead of his mega-fight against Mike Tyson.
Using only “10%” power, Paul landed a devastating blow to online streamer Adin Ross’ midsection. The internet personality immediately dropped to his hands and knees, telling the YouTuber-turned-boxer “I can’t breathe.”
The punch quickly divided fans on X, with some praising Paul’s power and others downplaying the shot. “I can respect Jake as a boxer now anyone else that doesn’t does not understand the sport,” one user wrote, while another countered, “Any amateur boxer can do this to Adin.”
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Paul will need to undergo a lot more training before he steps into the ring with Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20. The 27-year-old is 9-1 in his boxing career, with the majority of his fights coming against UFC fighters and low-profile professional boxers.
The highly-anticipated bout, which will be streamed on Netflix, has garnered mixed reviews, with many criticising the 30-year age gap between the fighters. Despite being a legend within the sport of boxing, Tyson, 57, hasn’t fought in over three years and is well past his prime.
Regardless, Ross insisted that Tyson still has plenty left in the tank, and his fight against Paul will be must-watch television
“Guys, Jake is getting a lot of hate for this, and I think it's really funny because not a lot of people can have an opportunity to fight Mike Tyson,” Ross said during a livestream on March 8.
“And you guys cannot tell me you're all not watching this. So, you guys can say what you want about Jake. My brother Jake is a f****** real fighter and he's going against one of the hardest-hitting people of all time, and we're all going to tune in to watch.
"Guys, I get it, he's 60 years old. I understand. But guys, guess what when Mike Tyson knocked the f*** out of … 99% of this chat in f****** one-hit if you guys got in the ring with him. Yes, okay, I get it he's 60. But he can still hit like Mike Tyson.”
Jake Paul showcased his punch power on streamer Adin Ross (Alex Menendez/Getty Images)Tyson proved that he hasn’t missed a step, sharing video of himself hitting a heavy punching bag during a photoshoot on March 10. The fearsome boxer, who earned the nickname “Iron Mike” in his heyday, is known for his rigorous training sessions and exhausting workouts.
It appears as though Tyson will get his own chance to try and drop Ross in leadup to July 20.
"I'm going to push to get Mike Tyson on stream within the next couple of months, chat,” Ross said. “I'd love to get Mike on stream and I'd like Mike to hit me.”