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Fan claims Mike Tyson 'exposed Jake Paul's biggest weakness' after studying footage of face off
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Updated 16:28 16 May 2024 GMT+1Published 15:56 16 May 2024 GMT+1

Fan claims Mike Tyson 'exposed Jake Paul's biggest weakness' after studying footage of face off

Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul on July 20.

Rory O'Callaghan

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Mike Tyson may have provided a hint about his strategy for his upcoming fight with Jake Paul during their recent press conference in New York.

Tyson, 57, will return to the ring to face Paul, 27, on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in what will be the main event of a card that will air on Netflix.

While it was initially expected to be an exhibition, an announcement last month confirmed the fight would be judged under professional rules.

Paul has massively bulked up to face Tyson at heavyweight, with the former undisputed champion also looks in great condition for his age.

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The pair held a press conference in New York on Monday to promote the fight, with a second media day to come in Arlington on Thursday evening.

Sports YouTuber Wade Plemons studied footage of Tyson and Paul interacting with each other during the first press conference and believes Iron Mike 'exposed' his opponent's 'biggest weakness' during their face-off at the end of the event.

Plemons believes Tyson intentionally aimed several playful digs at Paul's body, suggesting it could be area he will target in the fight.

Sharing his theory on YouTube, Plemons said: "Here is the scene – five punch combo to the body. We're all laughing and it's all fun but look at this first little reaction from Jake.

"As he gets touched to the body, boom! Second one landed, third one landed. Mike is just testing it – he's laughing and they're having a little shove off there but he was testing those ribs.

"I do think Jake is going to win this fight and do it in devastating fashion but Mike can do one thing to Jake that nobody has really been able to do, and that is get to his body.

"Those playful punches are not an accident from Mike, in my opinion. Maybe he's being a little jovial and he's not thinking too deep into it but I am giving one of the greatest boxing minds more credit than that.

"I think that was a test. Because Mike is looking directly into Jake’s reaction – is he soft or a little bit tense?

"Call me an over-thinker, but I think Mike wanted a reaction."

Featured Image Credit: YouTube/The W.A.D.E Concept & MVP

Topics: Boxing, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Heavyweight Boxing, Fan Reactions

Rory O'Callaghan
Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan is Editorial Lead at SPORTbible. He has previously worked for Sky Sports News, MailOnline and Reach covering football, cricket, boxing and MMA.

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