by The full undercard for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson clash has been announced and the WBO women’s super middleweight world title fight has been added.
We’re just under a month away from the highly anticipated Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, pitting one of boxing’s all-time greats, Tyson, against one of today’s most talked-about fighters, Paul .
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In the co-main event, Katie Taylor rematches Amanda Serrano to become the undisputed women’s lightweight world champion, while Mario Barrios defends his WBC welterweight title against Abel Ramos.
And another world title fight has been added to the card as the vacant WBO super middleweight crown is up for grabs.
No. 1 contender Shadasia Green meets No. 2 contender Melinda Watpool in a ten-round showdown.
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A further two fights have been added to the schedule, with top-ranked IBF and WBA contender Lucas Bahdi taking on American Corey Marksman in a ten-round lightweight contest. Both fighters are undefeated so far in their professional careers.
Also on the preliminary card is an eight-round featherweight bout between Bruce “Carrington Jr. and Australian fighter Dana Coolwell.
Paul vs. Tyson was scheduled to take place on July 20, but was postponed due to the latter suffering from an ulcer flare-up.
Given the age difference between Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, there was huge controversy over the fight, with many boxing figures, including Eddie Hearn, saying it should not go ahead.
But it was rescheduled for November 15 and the rivals engaged in a verbal duel in the ring before the fight.
In recent training footage where Paul is seen knocking down a sparring partner, the YouTuber can be heard addressing Tyson with a chilling message.
But Paul’s girlfriend, the speed skater Jutta Leerdam, is very aware of the threat that “Iron Mike” faces.
“The progress Jake has made is not normal,” she said.
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“Other athletes make a few percentage points of progress per year, if at all. Jake does so much in a year. So I trust his abilities. I’m very proud of him.”
“But of course Mike Tyson could throw a punch harder than Mike has ever thrown – and it will be the light of day for Jake.”
Meanwhile, Larry Holmes, who suffered a knockout loss to Tyson in 1988, hinted that Paul may not leave the ring alive.
“I saw a clip of Mike Tyson this morning and all I can say is that Jake better be ready if he’s going to fight Mike,” Holmes said.
“Mike will be able to do the two-minute rounds. Mike comes to the fight when he sets his mind to it, he goes to work.”
“And that’s what I saw today. And if that guy tries to trade blows with Mike, he’s going to lose.”
“Mike is a puncher. I fought Mike and he beat me and that was the end. Earnie Shavers was one of the hardest punchers there ever was, and Mike is right up there with him.”
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“Earnie Shavers was the toughest opponent I ever faced, but when Tyson hits, he tries to kill you. And Mike can take a good hit, I hit him a few times and he kept coming.”
“Jake will beat him, but Mike will keep going. He better be prepared for Mike to keep coming forward with punches.”
