Wryly describing the November 15 fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul as the “fight of the century,” Kayfabe wrestling legend Hulk Hogan offered some betting tips to TMZ Viewers On Wednesday.
Only instead of choosing Paul, 27, a former YouTube star who has fought 10 sanctioned fights in the last four years, Hogan chooses Tyson, a 57-year-old man battling an ulcer.
“When he concentrates, he will seek and destroy,” the 70-year-old, formerly known as Terry Bollea, told TMZ. ‘Now I see that bad dog look in his eyes. It’s like when you don’t trust a bad dog, he can bite you at any time. That’s the look he has.
“I remember that look from 25 years ago, it’s a little scary,” Hogan added after thinking back to 1999.
Satisfied with that assessment, Hogan went on to say that he’s glad the fight was postponed from July 20 after Tyson suffered a medical episode that has since been described as an “ulcer outbreak.”
Hulk Hogan and Mike Tyson (right) arrive at the premiere of ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ in 2005
Mike Tyson, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul pose on stage during a press conference on May 16.
The problem occurred last month on a cross-country flight to Los Angeles.
Paramedics later boarded the plane to treat him after it landed in Los Angeles.
Once the plane landed at LAX, there was another delay of about 25 minutes while paramedics treated Tyson.
“I’m excited about this,” Hogan said. ‘I’m kind of glad it’s been rescheduled because I don’t want any excuses. I love both men 100%.
And I have a feeling this will be the fight of the century, brothers. This one’s going to be good.’
Despite his health problem, Tyson remains extremely confident in winning by knockout on the new November date.
In a video message recorded last week, the boxing legend warned Paul after their fight was officially rescheduled: “Different date, same destination.” I’m going to knock out Jake Paul.
Jake Paul speaks on stage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in Texas.
Since the May press conference, Tyson has suffered an ‘ulcer outbreak’ that delayed the fight.
With many uncomfortable with this going ahead beforehand, Tyson’s health scare has sparked even more concern about the fight icon’s safety ahead of his rescheduled date with Paul.
UFC president Dana White called the contest “fucking ridiculous” and highlighted the worrying age difference between the two men.
“God, no,” White said, when asked if he had anything to do with it.
“When this fight happens, Tyson will be 58 fucking years old. A damn almost 60-year-old man shouldn’t fight a 27-year-old guy. Under any circumstances. Even if it’s Mike Tyson. It’s fucking ridiculous,” he continued.
Instead of Tyson, Paul will face Mike Perry in the ring next month, according to boxing-focused X account @HappyPunch. Mail Sport contacted Paul’s representatives for comment but did not receive confirmation.
Best known as a bare-knuckle fighter, Perry has one boxing match to his name: a 2015 knockout loss to Kenneth McNeil.
