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November 15, 2024 | 02:47 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Boxers Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will face each other on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This is one of the most highly-anticipated games in the world. The two fighters come from very different backgrounds.
Mike Tyson is a senior boxer who is well-known in the boxing world and has a significant age difference with Jake Paul, who is about 33 years younger. Additionally, Paul pursued a career as a YouTuber before actively entering the ring and eventually becoming interested in the sport of boxing. Here are the profiles of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.
Profile of Jake Paul
Jake Paul, born on January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, initially rose to fame as a popular YouTuber and actor. His comedic videos and charismatic personality quickly garnered a massive following, particularly among younger audiences.
According to Pulse Sports, before transitioning to boxing, Paul starred in Disney Channel's "Bizaardvark" and appeared in other television shows and movies. His early success on YouTube further solidified his online presence, with 20 million subscribers tuning in to his videos.
In 2018, Paul turned his attention to his teenage hobby, martial arts. He began with amateur fights against fellow YouTubers, including Deji Olatunji. His professional boxing debut came in 2020 when he impressively knocked out AnEsonGib in the first round.
Paul also faced and defeated former MMA fighters Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley in 2021.
Profile of Myke Tyson
Mike Tyson, born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, is a legendary figure in the world of boxing. At just 13 years old, Tyson began his boxing journey under the guidance of boxing counselor Bob Stewart. His rapid progression led him to become the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history at the age of 20.
In 1987, Tyson achieved another milestone by capturing the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title. Throughout his illustrious career, he would go on to win the heavyweight championship a total of ten times.
As quoted from the Biography, Tyson's career was not without its controversies. One infamous incident involved biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight in 1997, leading to the suspension of his boxing license.
After retiring from boxing in 2005, Mike Tyson ventured into various endeavors, including television hosting and writing. He continued to face legal issues related to drug possession and drunk driving. His life story has even been immortalized in the 2008 biographical film "Tyson", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
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