Following a medical emergency during a flight, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul postponed their scheduled July boxing match to stream live on Netflix in November instead. This delay allows Tyson time to recover from an ulcer and gives sports enthusiasts ample opportunity to speculate on whether the boxing legend can match up against Paul in the ring. Tyson’s former opponent, Roy Jones Jr., seems to believe he can. Recently, Jones praised Tyson’s formidable punches from their 2020 exhibition bout, known as the Lockdown Knockdown.

Despite not being an officially sanctioned match, Tyson’s punches left a lasting impression on Jones, who described them as the hardest he’s ever faced in his career. This acknowledgment isn’t breaking news to boxing fans, as Tyson has long been revered for his devastating power, particularly during his prime. However, at 57 or 58 years old, Tyson’s ability to deliver such powerful blows remains a topic of intrigue, especially when pitted against a younger opponent like Jake Paul.

Although Paul, thirty years Tyson’s junior, has built a boxing career defeating less experienced fighters and MMA athletes, Jones predicts trouble if Tyson lands one of his trademark punches on Paul’s chin. Jones suggests that Paul, unlike heavyweight champions accustomed to hard hits, may struggle to withstand Tyson’s power.

This dynamic might explain why Paul is preparing to face Mike Perry, known for his bare-knuckle boxing skills, on July 20th. Despite this interim bout, Paul appears committed to facing Tyson in November, signaling a potentially intense showdown between youth and experience in the boxing ring.