In preparation for his November 15 bout against legendary boxer Mike Tyson, Jake Paul is not holding back. Paul made news when he made an audacious claim regarding his profits and fight strategy during a recent press conference at New York City’s Fanatics Fest.

 

Passionately addressing the crowd, Paul declared, “I’m here to make $40 million and knock out a legend.” His intention was to cash in while taking on one of the most legendary figures in boxing history.

However, Paul’s self-assurance did not end there. He used the chance to criticize Tyson and the Big Apple. “New York, you’re just like Mike Tyson—you were good 20 years ago,” Paul said, evoking boos from the local audience.

Tyson, who is now 58 years old, kept his composure at the news conference despite the insults. Tyson, who was seated next to ESPN announcer Ryan Clark, grinned and even bumped Paul playfully as they were fighting. “Because I can,” Tyson confidently said when asked why he accepted to face Paul despite their three-decade age gap. Just me? No one else can handle it. A YouTuber is going head-to-head with the greatest boxer who ever lived.

Even though Tyson has been dealing with some health problems as of late, including an ulcer flare-up that postponed their scheduled fight for July 20, he is still considered a dangerous opponent.

Despite Tyson’s impact, Jake Paul seems unconcerned. He posted on social media after the press conference, saying, “This is going to be a painful lesson for Mike Tyson.” In his own words, he “gave me my start” as a boxer. Well, I’ll make sure he meets his demise.

Paul, who recently defeated Mike Perry, has a perfect 10-for-1 record as a professional boxer and is eager to leave an indelible impression in the sport. The impending showdown between him and Tyson, who he is steadily becoming a fan favorite, is sure to be the fight of the year.