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Mike Tyson's former coach issues warning to 'Iron' Mike after watching his training footage

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Published 19:43 23 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Mike Tyson's former coach issues warning to 'Iron' Mike after watching his training footage

Mike Tyson's former coach worries for the boxing legend ahead of his bout against Jake Paul.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Mike Tyson's former coach has issued a warning to him ahead of his fight against Jake Paul.

Tyson will return to the ring on July 20 when he faces Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

It will be his first appearance since his exhibition bout against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr back in November 2020.

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Brad Rowe, who helped train 'Iron' Mike for his clash against Jones Jr, has expressed his worry after watching footage of the boxing icon going through his paces in training camp.

The 57-year-old took to social media to show off his running speed as he sent a message to Paul.

But Rowe, a former bodybuilder, worries for Tyson, having recalled what he witnessed when he worked with the former world heavyweight champion.

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"Mike is a unicorn," he said. "He is stiff and uncoordinated in so many aspects of training. Then when he enters the ring, he turns into a ballerina. It’s unexplainable."

Rowe then revealed a conversation he had with Tyson as he encouraged him to ease into the running drills.

"Day 1 he’s like, 'No, (expletive) you. I’m sprinting'," Rowe said. "So, I was like, 'All right. Let’s pray for no injuries today'."

Mike Tyson at UFC 300. Image: Getty
Mike Tyson at UFC 300. Image: Getty

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Rowe added that he feared Tyson might suffer a hamstring injury.

"We’d go to this tennis court, and he would like jog around the corners and sprint the straightaways and I’d be, like, I didn’t want him doing it," he continued.

"Because especially with someone older, an athlete like that that’s not used to that explosive moment."

Tyson looks to be in supreme shape ahead of returning to action against 'The Problem Child'.

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But there are still some concerns over the ageing fighter as he prepares for his summer showdown.

Featured Image Credit: Mike Tyson

Topics: Mike Tyson, Boxing

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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