China News Service, Beijing, March 8 (Reporter Xing Rui) On the 7th local time, former "boxing champion" Mike Tyson announced through his personal social media that he will fight 27-year-old young boxer Jake Paul on July 20 Confrontation.

This news marks the return of the 58-year-old Tyson to the boxing ring this year.

　　In 2020, Tyson, who had retired for 15 years at that time, had an exhibition match with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. The two fought fiercely for 8 rounds and tied.

Compared with the "100-year-old battle" four years ago, this showdown between Tyson and Paul may be more eye-catching.

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　　In addition to being a boxer, Jake Paul is also an "Internet celebrity" on foreign social media platforms.

Before becoming a professional boxer, Paul appeared in movies and TV series, and often shot some bizarre videos to gain attention.

　　After becoming a professional boxer, Paul currently maintains a record of 9 wins and 1 loss. Former NBA player Nate Robinson, former MMA world champion Ben Askren, UFC player Tyron Woodley, etc. are all his defeats.

  Boxing champion Tyson.

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　　There is no need to go into details about Tyson’s strength at his peak.

At the age of 20, Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick in two rounds and became the youngest world heavyweight champion in boxing history.

Since then, he has become famous and swept the world boxing world with few opponents.

　　However, the boxing genius soon fell due to his overly indulgent life.

After several ups and downs, Tyson tried to regain his lost boxing championship belt. However, in the 1997 duel with Holyfield, the ungrateful Tyson bit his opponent's ear, which further solidified his claim at the time. "Evil" image.

　　After his last professional game in 2005, Tyson, who was troubled by back injuries, officially announced his retirement.

In recent years, Tyson has been suffering from illnesses, and his health problems have always caused concern among boxing fans.

　　Two years ago, Tyson was photographed in a wheelchair and holding a cane.

He revealed in the interview that he suffers from sciatica: "It comes on suddenly, and when it breaks out, I can't even speak."

　　According to foreign media reports, the pain sometimes spreads from Tyson's back to his feet. This symptom may last four to six weeks and further aggravates the condition of his back.

　　Tyson's current wife Lakiha once revealed that Tyson had two vertebrae removed due to spinal damage and also had titanium rods inserted into his body.

  On May 24, 2016, former world boxing champion Tyson appeared at the Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou, Beijing, as the IBF China Charity Ambassador.

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　　In the face of illness, Tyson once pessimistically believed that his life was about to end.

"We are all going to die one day. When I look in the mirror, I see a lot of little spots on my face and I feel like my end is coming."

　　This is not the first time that Tyson has thought about life. As he gets older, he seems to have new insights.

Tyson once said frankly that he is not afraid of death, because sometimes, life is harder than death.

On one show, Tyson said: "I'm afraid of the evil version of myself."

　　Although Tyson had outstanding boxing skills when he was young, he was also controversial due to issues such as his chaotic private life, and he was even imprisoned for a time.

As time goes by, Tyson, who was once domineering and violent, has been smoothed by time and has become calm and low-key.

　　Regarding Paul, who is about to become his opponent, Tyson commented: "He has made great progress as a boxer over the years. Can this young man's will and ambition compete with the experience and attitude of the greatest boxer of all time? It will be a very interesting game.”

　　Paul responded: "My goal is to become a world champion and this will be an unforgettable fight."

　　On one side is a big blogger with more than 20 million fans, and on the other side is a well-known world boxing champion. This focus battle may become another impressive match in the world of boxing.

Outside the arena, the two will also receive a generous income.

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