Hulk Hogan has expressed serious concerns about Mike Tyson’s upcoming fight against Jake Paul, claiming the YouTuber-turned-boxer could “kill” Iron Mike during their November bout.
Hogan, a close friend of Tyson and a legendary figure in professional wrestling, is concerned that the significant age difference between the 58-year-old and the 27-year-old, combined with Tyson’s recent health problems, could make the fight dangerous for the boxing icon.
Hogan expressed these concerns during a recent podcast appearance.referring to Paul as “too strong” and “scary,” before claiming the YouTuber-turned-boxer could “kill” Tyson in the ring.
Hogan’s comments come after initial concerns over Tyson’s health given the fight was initially scheduled to take place in July but was postponed after Iron Mike suffered a medical scare in May.
The 58-year-old man suffered nausea and dizziness during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, forcing the cabin crew to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to assist him.
Hulk Hogan has expressed his concerns about Mike Tyson’s upcoming fight against Jake Paul
The fight between Tyson and Paul was due to take place in July, but just two months after the fight was announced, the two men were forced to postpone proceedings.
Hogan is concerned that the significant age difference between the 58-year-old and the 27-year-old, combined with Tyson’s recent health problems, could make the fight dangerous.
However, Iron Mike remains adamant that he is more than capable of competing against Paul and insists there is nothing to worry about in terms of his health ahead of the fight.
However, Hogan said while speaking on Logan Paul’s Impulsive podcast: “Your brother (Jake Paul) is too strong.” He went on to add: “Last night (in the Mike Perry fight), as soon as I saw him set the guy up with his left to throw the right, I was like ‘oh my God’… I mean, really, it was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.”
The wrestling icon continued: ‘Mike is a snake, he will come out to get you, but if you attack him you can suffocate him.’
Reports earlier this week indicated that Tyson He will only be assessed the day before his fight with Paul despite ongoing concerns over the 58-year-old’s health.
The fight between Tyson and Paul was due to take place in July, but just two months after the bout was announced, the two men were forced to postpone the event.
In May, Mike suffered a medical issue which caused the showdown in Texas to be derailed. However, a new date was later agreed upon for November 15.
But fans remain concerned about Tyson’s health given that he will be 58 when the fight takes place at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
They had hoped Texas licensing regulators would keep a close eye on Tyson before the fight took place later this year.
However, according to World Boxing NewsTexas Licensing Regulators will not only evaluate Tyson until the day before the fight.
Tyson is confident the fight will go ahead as planned and insists he is ready to dismantle Paul despite suffering a medical emergency during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles earlier this year.
Therefore, there is a high risk that the fight will be cancelled just 24 hours before Iron Mike returns to the ring.
The result of the evaluation could cause the fight to go from being professional to an exhibition or even be cancelled.
However, Tyson is confident the fight will go ahead as planned and insists he is ready to dismantle Paul despite the suffering. A medical emergency during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles earlier this year.
Tyson felt nauseous and dizzy, forcing the flight crew to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to assist him.
Paramedics boarded the plane, which had already been delayed for two hours in Miami due to the heat, once it landed in Los Angeles to provide treatment.
The incident occurred just two months before the boxing legend was initially scheduled to fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer in Arlington.
Fans have praised Tyson’s physique and punching power during recent training videos.
“Fortunately, Mr. Tyson is doing very well,” his representatives said. He told the New York Post Shortly after the incident occurred.
“He was feeling nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer that had developed 30 minutes before landing. He is grateful to the medical staff who were there to help him.”