Speed calls out Jake Paul for boxing match and points out 'biggest flaw' he spotted in Mike Tyson fight
American YouTuber and streamer iShowSpeed has pointed out what he believes was the ‘biggest flaw’ in Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson.
Tyson, 58, was convincingly beaten via unanimous decision by Paul, 27, in Arlington, Texas on Friday 15 November.
The eyes of the sporting world were on the historic encounter between ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘The Problem Child’ with 60 million viewers streaming the event on Netflix while some fans paid $2m for a ringside ticket at the AT&T Stadium.
The win improved Paul’s professional boxing record to 11-1 – with the sole defeat coming against Tommy Fury, whose next fight was confirmed yesterday.
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However, many high-profile names, including boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, criticised the fight; this was before knowing the extent of Tyson’s health problems, which he revealed during the aftermath of the fight.
Now, Speed has revealed he can see 'flaws' in Paul’s game, even admitting that he feels he can “beat Jake Paul in a fight”.
He claimed that Paul doesn’t look “fluent” in the ring.
"If I have six months, all I need is six months [to train for a fight],” he said on ‘360 With Speedy’ at ComplexCon on November 17.
“If I have six months of training, I'm beating any monster in this world.”
He then continued, explaining how he could replicate the feat of current world title holder Gervonta Davies.
"I think I'm knocking him [Jake Paul] out,” he explained.
“In, like, the fifth or sixth round... It's just going to be that one good one.
“You know, like when Gervonta Davis got that one on Ryan [Garcia]? One good one, he's done, sleep."
Speed then revealed who he thinks is the best boxer of all time after reportedly being floored by the ex-pro fighter in a sparring session earlier this year.
"Listen, I left myself open on purpose 'cause Manny Pacquaio wasn't taking it serious,” said Speed.
“He [Manny Pacquaio] was doing that smile he always does," he added.
"I think Manny Pacquiao is the greatest boxer of all time."
Although the 19-year-old internet sensation may be keen on a fight with Paul, the 27-year-old has already set his sights on a potential big-money MMA bout with UFC star Conor McGregor – calling the Irishman out in the hours that followed Friday’s fight.
The former UFC double champ could not help but offer his response shortly after.
Topics: Boxing, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, YouTube
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