Jeff Fenech reckons Mike Tyson could be in for an easy night against Jake Paul(Image: Getty Images)

'I'm Mike Tyson's former trainer – Jake Paul fight could be over in 30 seconds'

One of Mike Tyson's best friends and former trainers in Jeff Fenech reckons the former heavyweight king could make short work of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul

by · The Mirror

Mike Tyson’s showdown with Jake Paul could be the easiest money of his career, according to the boxing icon’s friend and former trainer.

The bout between the former world heavyweight champion and YouTuber-turned-boxer had been due to take place on July 20 at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium. However, it was postponed on health advice given to Tyson, 58, after he was diagnosed with a flare-up of an ulcer problem.

The fight is now due to go ahead on November 15 at the same Dallas Cowboys venue in front of a crowd of up to 90,000 fans. Given Tyson’s age, there are naturally question marks about whether such a bout should be taking place.

Australian boxing hero Jeff Fenech knows Tyson well having trained the 'Baddest Man of the Planet' at the end of his professional career in the mid-2000s. Fenech, who was in Tyson's corner for his last pro fight - a knockout defeat to Kevin McBride back in 2005 - has reservations about whether the former heavyweight king should be stepping into the ring again, but believes it could be a short night’s work for his friend, provided he boxes clever.

“If it was my decision, I’d much prefer him not fight at all, but he’s going to fight,” Fenech told Mirror Fighting. “I’ve spoken to him a few times [recently]. I spoke to him about the fight. Realistically, if Mike uses upstairs and nothing else, and does the right things, this could be the easiest money he’s ever made.

“When you’re both throwing punches, it’s a 50/50 thing who lands. But if Mike concentrates and makes him miss, and then makes him pay… That’s what Mike’s an expert in, he’s got great head movement.

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Tyson and Paul are set to fight November 15( Image: AP)

“If he does that in 30 seconds, the fight could be over in 30 seconds. Mike just needs to use his common sense, don’t try to punch when he’s punching, make him miss and make him pay.”

Paul has won 10 of his 11 bouts, with his only defeat coming against Tommy Fury, but no one in the class of Tyson. Fenech believes the social media star will get a rude awakening when he feels Tyson’s power for the first time.

“Jake Paul doesn’t have the skill, the boxing knowledge,” added Fenech, 60. “I’ve watched him but anyone can punch a pad or a bag or someone who really can’t fight. When you’re bigger and you’re stronger, that’s all good.

Fenech doubts whether Paul will be able to live with a 58-year-old Tyson
Paul has 10 wins from 11 fights but has fought no one like Tyson( Image: Getty Images)

“But Mike, as a heavyweight, was a great defensive fighter. He could slip and make people miss. If he does that and lands a counter-punch, then the fight is going to be over.

“There’s not a chance in the world Jake Paul can take a Mike Tyson hook, a Mike Tyson right hand or a Mike Tyson uppercut. That’s what I’m hoping [for]. I love Mike, he’s a great friend, he’s like family to me. I just hope everything goes well.”

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