Mike Tyson addresses fan concern about Jake Paul clash, makes eye-opening remark on potential future fights

Mike Tyson (left) claims he is ready to face Jake Paul (right). [Image courtesy: @miketyson on Instagram] — Mike Tyson (left) claims he is ready to face Jake Paul (right) [Image courtesy: @miketyson on Instagram]

Mike Tyson recently reassured everyone worried about him fighting Jake Paul. In addition, Tyson expressed his thoughts on potential future bouts following the upcoming clash with Paul.

Tyson is set to fight Paul in a heavyweight boxing contest this Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Their bout, which will be live-streamed on Netflix, has drawn much criticism from the combat sports world due to their significant age gap.

'Iron Mike's' original scheduled matchup on July 20 was postponed due to an ulcer flare-up, raising concerns about his health.

Now fully recovered, Tyson appeared to be in incredible shape as he shared his training clips on social media. In a recent interview with Manouk Akopyan, the 58-year-old addressed the concerns regarding his fight with Paul. He said:

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''Thank you very much for being concerned. But I am fighting. I’m going to be okay... I was a different person then. I was using narcotics, alcohol back then. I’m not that person anymore. I see a better picture of myself now. I see light. I see the world from a different perspective now...I feel great...I’ve got the rounds in me. Listen, I’m sparring young guys, 30s, 20s, I’m sparring young guys and they’re hitting me real hard. It wasn’t a picnic when I first started training. I’m fighting with younger guys and they’re really giving me a shellacking at first. ... I’m doing my share [now].”

In addition, the former heavyweight champion hinted at potential future bouts in response to being asked whether this is the final time that everyone will see Tyson inside the squared circle.

''Sky is the limit. We’ll see. I’m interested in doing it again.”

Check out Mike Tyson's comments below (1:32):

Mike Tyson opens up about his family watching him fight Jake Paul

Mike Tyson recently expressed his desire to show his children how special their father is. Tyson's highly anticipated boxing matchup with Jake Paul is only a few days away.

This Tuesday, the former champion showed off his boxing skills at an open workout at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. When asked about his thoughts on his family witnessing him fight Paul, Tyson said: