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Mike Tyson Posts Training Video Ahead of Jake Paul Fight: 'Still Wanna F--k with Me?'

Julia StumbaughMarch 16, 2024

PRODEA LED STUDIOS, TURIN, ITALY - 2024/02/07: Mike Tyson, American former professional boxer, gestures during a press conference for 'Bunny-Man' film. 'Bunny-Man' is a new film made 95% in virtual production, most of the film will be shot in Turin. (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has a message for Jake Paul ahead of their July fight in Texas.

Tyson posted a video of himself training for the boxing match Friday to X alongside the caption "#PaulTyson."

"You still wanna f--k with me?" Tyson asked the camera.

Mike Tyson @MikeTyson

You still wanna f*** with me?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PaulTyson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PaulTyson</a> <a href="https://t.co/CqdKF4zFBJ">pic.twitter.com/CqdKF4zFBJ</a>

Tyson, 57, is coming out of retirement to fight Paul, a 27-year-old former YouTuber.

The six-time heavyweight champion last boxed professionally against Kevin McBride in 2005, and last won with a KO victory over Clifford Etienne in 2003.

Tyson most recently entered the ring for a 2020 exhibition draw with Roy Jones Jr.

Paul made his professional boxing debut in 2020 and has a career record of 9-1 against opponents including Tommy Fury and former UFC star Nate Diaz. Tyson is the highest-profile opponent of his career.

The fight between Tyson and Paul will take place July 20 in Arlington, Texas. The event will air on Netflix in what Paul called "the biggest fight in history."