Mike Tyson makes worrying 'death' admission ahead of Jake Paul fight
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMike Tyson has confessed that he'd prefer to die in the ring than in a hospital if things go wrong in his forthcoming face-off with Jake Paul next month.
The ex-world champion hasn't participated in a professional bout since his defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005. Although he officially retired that night, Tyson made a comeback to the ring four years ago for an exhibition match with fellow boxing icon Roy Jones Jr.
As for Paul, the 27-year-old is preparing to enter the ring for the third time this year. After triumphing over former UFC fighter Mike Perry in his previous match 'The Problem Child' is confident of adding another big name to his list of victories.
With a record of 10-1, his sole loss in the sport of boxing was to Tommy Fury last year. READ MORE: I had to leave Mike Tyson's fight camp - I couldn't believe what he'd done READ MORE: Tommy Fury drops out of I'm A Celebrity at the last minute for rumoured major KSI rematch Tyson and Paul were originally scheduled to face each other in July, but 'Iron Mike' had to withdraw from the initial contest due to an ulcer flare-up.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk
