Mike Tyson's former trainer claims fight with Jake Paul could be over in 30 seconds
Jake Paul has been warned he will be 'knocked out' by Mike Tyson when the pair finally meet in the ring - with the fight due to take place in Texas in November
Mike Tyson's upcoming fight with Jake Paul could be the easiest payday of his career, according to a close friend and former trainer of the boxing legend.
The fight between the ex-world heavyweight champion and the YouTuber-turned-boxer was initially scheduled for July 20 at Arlington's AT&T Stadium but was postponed due to health concerns for Tyson, who is now 58.
He had been diagnosed with a flare-up of an ulcer problem. The bout is now set to take place on November 15 at the same venue, with up to 90,000 fans expected to attend.
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Given Tyson's age, there are naturally concerns about whether such a fight should be happening. Australian boxing star Jeff Fenech, who trained Tyson towards the end of his professional career in the mid-2000s, has expressed reservations about the former heavyweight champion stepping back into the ring.
However, he believes it could be an easy night for Tyson if he fights smartly. "If it was my decision, I'd much prefer him not fight at all, but he's going to fight," Fenech told Mirror Fighting.
"I've spoken to him a few times [recently]. I spoke to him about the fight. Realistically, if Mike uses upstairs and nothing else, and does the right things, this could be the easiest money he's ever made.
"When you're both throwing punches, it's a 50/50 thing who lands. But if Mike concentrates and makes him miss, and then makes him pay... That's what Mike's an expert in, he's got great head movement.
"If he does that in 30 seconds, the fight could be over in 30 seconds. Mike just needs to use his common sense, don't try to punch when he's punching, make him miss and make him pay."
Paul has won 10 of his 11 bouts, with his only defeat coming against Tommy Fury, but no one in the class of Tyson. Fenech believes the social media star will get a rude awakening when he feels Tyson's power for the first time.
"Jake Paul doesn't have the skill, the boxing knowledge," added Fenech, 60. "I've watched him but anyone can punch a pad or a bag or someone who really can't fight. When you're bigger and you're stronger, that's all good.
"But Mike, as a heavyweight, was a great defensive fighter. He could slip and make people miss. If he does that and lands a counter-punch, then the fight is going to be over.
"There's not a chance in the world Jake Paul can take a Mike Tyson hook, a Mike Tyson right hand or a Mike Tyson uppercut. That's what I'm hoping [for]. I love Mike, he's a great friend, he's like family to me. I just hope everything goes well."
