Mike Tyson appeared to have barely aged as he showed off his physique ahead of his blockbuster showdown against Jake Paul this week.
The 58-year-old former world heavyweight champion will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Friday when he takes on YouTuber-boxer Paul at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas.
The boxing legend, who is 31 years older than his rival, may be taking on the underdog but he looked as fit as ever when he stepped on the scales on Thursday.
Iron Mike appeared to be in incredible shape at Thursday’s weigh-in and didn’t seem far removed from the physical peak of his glory days.
Both Tyson and 27-year-old Paul stepped on the scale – about 36 hours before they fight in Texas – but it is currently unclear how much the two fighters weighed.
Mike Tyson showed off his ripped physique at Thursday’s weigh-in for his Jake Paul fight
Iron Mike seemed to be in incredible shape before taking on the former YouTuber
Formerly branded ‘The Baddest Man On The Planet’, Tyson has sparked concern among fans over stepping into the ring with Paul at the age of 58 after suffering a medical emergency during a flight earlier this year.
He revealed earlier this month that he had vomited blood before passing out during a medical emergency in May.
Tyson said he felt nauseous and dizzy on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, prompting airline staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board.
Paramedics later boarded the plane to treat Tyson after it landed in Los Angeles – with Iron Mike claiming he was ‘pooping tar’.
Tyson was taken straight to hospital and treated by a series of doctors, who, according to Iron Mike, refused to rule out the possibility of death.
During Netflix’s docuseries ahead of Tyson’s fight with Paul, the 58-year-old explained how doctors found a two-inch ulcer.
The fight was supposed to take place in July, but that incident forced them to postpone the proceedings.
Paul also appeared to be in fighting shape as the 10-1 boxer showed off his inked torso.
Paul also appeared to be in fighting shape when he stepped on the scale at Thursday’s weigh-in
The former world heavyweight champion will take on the YouTuber-turned-boxer on Friday
The former YouTube star is a -200 betting favorite at BetMGM Sportsbook. Tyson, meanwhile, is as wide as +1000 to win on points.
But the odds aren’t great for the 58-year-old, who was asked this week how he feels about carrying the underdog tag.
“I’m fine with everything, I’m fine with everything,” Tyson said. “I won’t lose.”
Iron Mike spoke at the final pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, when Paul gambled his entire wallet with Katie Taylor that he would beat Tyson.
Paul is said to be in line for a $40million (£31million) payday in Friday’s clash, the biggest purse of his career.
On Wednesday, the undercard fighters were asked to choose who would win the main event, with the majority tipping Tyson.
When Irish icon Taylor – who faces Amanda Serrano in the co-main event – was challenged about her choice, she asked Paul: ‘Do you want to bet with your wallet?’
Paul replied, “Yes, let’s bet the wallet. Agreement.’
The controversial fight, which will be streamed live on Netflix, will be held at AT&T Stadium in Texas.