Mike Tyson is preparing hard for his shock rematch against Jake Paul on November 15th.
However, when Tyson is not in training camp, he is a regular at boxing's biggest events, supporting the next generation of fighters who want to emulate his extraordinary success.
“Iron Mike” was a big supporter of current WBC interim light heavyweight champion David Benavidez, whom he nicknamed “The Mexican Monster,” and was also a supporter of the WBA lightweight titlist. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis.
Appears in an episode of Pound 4 Pounds with Kamaru and HenryTyson named his current five fighters to keep an eye on.
“Benavidez, Tank,” said the 58-year-old.
“Shakur [Stevenson] When he has a guy like Tank fighting him, something like that.
“Who else? Naturally [Terence] Bud Crawford.
“I like [Errol] Spence too. I think Spence could come back and still get his title back, I really believe that.
“I think Spence is an underrated fighter.”
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Tyson was last seen in a ring in 2020, when he fought to a draw in an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. in Los Angeles.
The man from Brooklyn is 31 years older than Paul and “The problem child” who has won 10 of his 11 professional contests, is the bookmakers' favorite ahead of next Friday's eight-round showdown at AT&T Stadium.
Tyson insists he will not shy away from the man from Cleveland and has vowed to meet him head-on.
“I walk right through him,” he added.
“He doesn’t have to find me.
“All the running I’m going to do is aimed directly at him.
“He doesn’t have to worry about fighting me.”
