Jake Paul expresses gratitude toward Mike Tyson for providing 'opportunity' as he shares insights into his historic triumph: 'Amazing person'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Boxing legend Mike Tyson recently hosted a podcast alongside Jake Paul, widely recognized as 'The Problem Child'. Their discussion broached various topics related to their respective fighting careers.
Mike Tyson has had a journey marked by triumphs and tribulations, earning him admiration for his unwavering resilience. His legacy resonates throughout the realm of combat sports.
Expressing his heartfelt gratitude toward the boxing icon, Jake Paul acknowledged he paved the way for his own historic achievements.
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Jake Paul hails Mike Tyson's personality
During a recent episode of Mike Tyson's podcast on his own YouTube channel 'Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson', he and Jake Paul engaged in a freewheeling one-hour discussion, covering various topics related to Paul's upcoming fight and his career in the ring.
In the midst of their conversation, Paul took a moment to reflect on his historic victory against Nate Robinson. During this exchange, he felt compelled to share his thoughts and express his gratitude to the legendary 'Iron Mike'.
Paul began by commending Tyson as an extraordinary individual and then went on to convey his heartfelt appreciation for the opportunity Tyson provided him by allowing him to appear on the Nate Robinson fight card. He emphasized that this wouldn't have been possible without Tyson's assistance and conveyed his sincere gratitude.
“Man, you are an amazing person man! I want to say thank you for the opportunity that you gave me to be on the Nate Robinson card because none of this would have happened without that opportunity,” Jake Paul claimed.
For those who may not be aware, Jake Paul's journey to success began on November 28, 2020, when he and former NBA player Nate Robinson squared off in a highly anticipated bout.
The event was part of the undercard for the exhibition fight featuring Roy Jones Jr and Mike Tyson. The bout was a spectacle, with Robinson making his professional boxing debut, while Paul had one previous fight in his record.
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Fans react to Mike Tyson's podcast featuring Jake Paul
Mike Tyson's podcast with Jake Paul invited several comments. One fan said, "Jake is a really nice person and he is really inspiring others now as he changed his lane to the boxing path." Another wrote, "Jake got that Mike Tyson stamp of approval."
A third said, "Mike was on point sober for this one 😂😂 Honestly though I'm a Jake fan...more for his story so it was good to see these guys kick it. Thanks for the pod!" Someone else claimed, "Great podcast guys!!! Really enjoyed this one had me cracking up. Y’all seemed to have fun together!"
"Love him or hate him, I gotta say I am jealous he is in that position to sit there and be interviewed by a legend of the sport like Mike," another chime in.
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