Mike Tyson, once known as the ¡°Baddest Man on the Planet,¡± refused to throw any punches on Wednesday as he replied to criticism of his upcoming fight with YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul next month.
The former heavyweight world champion, now 58, will step into the ring in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 15 against a man who is 31 years younger but has only 10 professional fights to his name.
British promoter Eddie Hearn this month dismissed the bout at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium as ¡°dangerous, irresponsible and disrespectful to boxing,¡± saying he would not be watching.
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