WWE legend Hulk Hogan fears Jake Paul could ‘KILL’ Mike Tyson in controversial bout as details of Iron Mike’s medical assessment are revealed
Hulk Hogan has expressed serious concerns about Mike Tyson’s upcoming fight against Jake Paul, claiming the YouTuber-turned-boxer could “kill” Iron Mike during their November bout.
Hogan, a close friend of Tyson and a legendary figure in professional wrestling, is concerned that the significant age difference between the 58-year-old and the 27-year-old, combined with Tyson’s recent health problems, could make the match dangerous for the boxing icon.
Hogan voiced these concerns during a recent podcast appearance, rHe called Paul “too strong” and “scary,” before suggesting the YouTuber-turned-boxer could “kill” Tyson in the ring.
Hogan’s comments come amid initial concerns over Tyson’s health. The fight was originally scheduled for July but was postponed after Iron Mike suffered a medical issue in May.
The 58-year-old man became nauseous and dizzy during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, prompting cabin crew to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board who could help him.
Hulk Hogan has expressed his concerns about Mike Tyson’s upcoming fight against Jake Paul
The fight between Tyson and Paul was scheduled to take place in July, but just two months after the fight was announced, the two men were forced to postpone the bout
Hogan is concerned that the significant age difference between the 58-year-old and the 27-year-old, combined with Tyson’s recent health problems, could make the match dangerous
However, Iron Mike maintains that he is perfectly capable of competing against Paul and stresses that he has no concerns regarding his health.
Nevertheless, during a speech on Logan Paul’s Impulsive podcast, Hogan said, “Your brother [Jake Paul] is too strong.’ He added: ‘Last night [at the Mike Perry fight] As soon as I saw him, he set the guy up with the left to throw the right? I was like, ‘Oh my God’… I mean, it was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.’
The wrestling icon continued: “Mike is a snake, he comes at you, but if you attack him, you can choke him.”
Earlier this week, reports said that Tyson… will not be assessed until the day before his fight with Paul, despite ongoing concerns over the 58-year-old’s health.
The fight between Tyson and Paul was scheduled to take place in July, but just two months after the fight was announced, the two men had to postpone the fight.
Mike’ suffered a medical scare in May that derailed the showdown in Texas, but a new date of November 15 was later agreed upon.
Still, fans remained concerned about Tyson’s health, as he will be 58 years old when the fight takes place at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
They hoped that Texas Licensing Regulators would keep a close eye on Tyson before the bout takes place later this year.
According to World Boxing NewsThe Texas Licensing Regulators will not review Tyson until the day before the match.
Tyson is confident the fight will go ahead as planned and insists he is ready to beat Paul despite suffering a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to LA earlier this year.
Therefore, there is a high risk that the match will be cancelled just 24 hours before Iron Mike steps back into the ring.
The outcome of the review may result in the match being downgraded from a professional match to an exhibition match or even being cancelled.
However, Tyson is confident that the match will go ahead as planned and insists he is prepared to beat Paul despite his suffering. a medical emergency during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles earlier this year.
Tyson became nauseous and dizzy, prompting airline personnel to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board who could help him.
When the plane landed in Los Angeles, emergency workers boarded the aircraft, which had already been delayed two hours in Miami due to the heat.
The incident occurred just two months before the boxing legend was scheduled to fight the now-transformed YouTuber in Arlington.
Fans have raved about Tyson’s physique and punching power in recent training videos
“Fortunately, Mr. Tyson is doing well,” his representatives say told The New York Post shortly after the incident occurred.
“He became nauseous and dizzy due to a flare-up of a stomach ulcer 30 minutes before landing. He is grateful to the medical staff who were there to help him.”