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Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been heavy on threats ahead of his Netflix mega bout against YouTube boxing star Jake Paul. Tyson’s been firing off fiery threats left and right on social media, taking every chance to remind ‘The Problem Child’ just what he’s up against. Some fans think it’s all just part of the show, a bit of hype and marketing, but it seems Paul’s not exactly laughing it off.

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Precisely thirteen days from now, youth and experience will collide at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. But the punches aren’t just reserved for the ring—Paul has already thrown down the gauntlet, daring ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ to remember every word he’s hurled in the lead-up for when the fight comes to a close.

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Earlier today, in what’s almost become a ritual, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson took to Instagram with yet another post. This time, though, he switched things up, sharing a powerful clip with a stoic, almost timeless message. The video, more motivational than menacing, was simply captioned “Unconquerable.” 

It’s a word that sums up Tyson’s fierce mindset and unbreakable spirit heading into the bout, signaling that he’s more than ready for whatever lies ahead. However, what lay ahead was a warning from his 27-year-old junior opponent. Reacting to Tyson’s footage on the social media platform, Paul seems to have been in a foul mood.

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“You keep saying you are going to kill me, one punch and I’m done” Paul began. “So when I win let’s not forget all that talk.” Paul is a dangerous opponent—he has defeated the likes of Tyrone Woodley and Nate Diaz. ‘El Gallo’ even dropped Tommy Fury during their fight in February last year. Tyson’s fans and boxing purists have expressed concerns about the same. 

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Paul’s comment on Tyson’s latest post makes it even more menacing for people, who don’t want the boxing legend falling flat on the canvas at 58. However, Paul’s comment didn’t seem to have affected Tyson’s daughter, Milan Tyson, who reacted to Tyson’s post with “🩷🩷🩷.” Regardless, in the meantime, this UFC heavyweight legend has shared their prediction for the Paul vs. Tyson fight. 

Stipe Miocic shares shocking prediction for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Stipe Miocic has his own test ahead of him, as he prepares to get in the octagon with Jon Jones in UFC 309 at the Maddison Square Garden a day after Paul’s showdown. However, in the meantime, he appeared on Paul’s BS w/ Jake Paul podcast, where he was asked for his prediction for the upcoming bout. 

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The two-time heavyweight UFC champion has thrown his support behind Jake Paul, who happens to be from the same state as Miocic. When asked about his prediction, the Euclid, Ohio native told Paul, “I got you, babe.” Later in the interview, he added, “I can’t wait for November 15, man, you’re going to shock the world like you always do.”

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It appears Jake Paul has backing from Stipe Miocic, as he heads into the November 15th fight. To top it off, his comment on Tyson’s latest post suggests he is keyed in with a plan. However, Mike Tyson once said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” So, let’s see what happens to Jake Paul. Who do you see winning?

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Sudeep Sinha is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports, covering the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the storylines around the sport's biggest events and names. He previously spent over two years writing in the Boxing department, where his fight-night coverage was featured on Sports Illustrated, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports, including his reporting on Ryan Garcia's career arc. On the golf beat, Sudeep covers tour news, player form, and the season-long storylines that shape the men's and women's game, from majors to the ongoing shifts in how professional golf is structured. That same appetite for detail that made his boxing coverage stand out now shows up in how he breaks down a swing change or a schedule shakeup for hardcore and casual fans alike. Outside work, he splits his time between reading, cycling, and following combat sports.

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