After the match’s initial date had to be rescheduled, Mike Tyson claims he is “prepared” for his battle against Jake Paul on November 15.
The battle between Tyson and the YouTuber was originally set on July 20, but it had to be delayed owing to a flare-up of Tyson’s ulcer.
The fight is a professional match with a number of restrictions, and it will take place in the 80,000-seat in&T stadium in Texas.
Despite not having competed professionally since 2005, Tyson, 58, claims he is prepared to defeat Paul.
“I experienced a minor setback. Although I’m unwell, I feel fine. “I’m just ready,” Tyson said on Sunday at a joint press conference.
“He [Paul] may have been in the ring with people who have the same intentions, but the actuality, no.
“As soon as I catch this guy it’s going to be totally over, he is going to run. He is going to run like a thief.”
Though Tyson fought in an exhibition against fellow veteran Roy Jones Jr in 2020, Paul is 31 years his junior.
Asked what his motivation was, Tyson said: “Because I can. Who else can do it but me? We have a YouTuber fighting the greatest fighter ever to live.”
Paul, 27, has a 10-1 record in his career.
“I love Mike and I respect him but we are not friends any more until 15 November,” Paul said.
The fight will consist of eight, two-minute rounds and both fighters will wear 14oz gloves, rather than 10z gloves.