Mike Tyson could be back in the ring soon. A lot quicker than most of us expected. No, it’s not the allure of boxing or a burning desire to prove himself again. Rather, it is a perfect opportunity to collect a heavy money bag. So, what does he have to do for it? Breeze past Jake Paul again! However, that’s not only it.
Tyson, 58, and Paul, 27, stood across from each other in AT&T Arena in Arlington this past November. The fight, with modified rules and heavier 14-ounce gloves, produced a lackluster battle, where ‘Iron Mike’ lost the fight on the judges’ scorecard—80-72, 79-73×2. The fans could only see a shadow of the former world champion’s former best. But HE Turki Alalshikh is banking his faith in him—to exact revenge and even produce a staggering stoppage. He is willing to put $700M on the table for all this to happen.
The Saudi adviser blasted ‘Problem Child’ and put on a condition—to knock him in the first round. He said, “Jake Paul is a joke. I am giving Mike Tyson $700 million if he agrees to fight Jake Paul this time in a real fight and wins by KO in a maximum of 3 minutes.”
Interestingly, there is a slight discrepancy in the authenticity of the offer. The fans haven’t exactly been able to verify it. So, the suggestion remains simple—take it with a pinch of salt. But if it’s true, things surely look upbeat for Tyson, who could exact revenge on Paul, along with bagging a heavy paycheck. However, it also puts a question on the front. Why is HE Turki Alalshikh willing to do this?
Mike Tyson and HE Turki Alalshikh’s deepening connection
For starters, the 43-year-old is an ardent boxing fan and is set on a mission to revive the sweet science’s glorious days. For that, he doesn’t want money in return; he wants to restore the glory and make it more delightful to watch. Tyson told Pound 4 Pound, “He just wants—he’s not looking to make money. There’s no way he’s looking to make money.”
What’s more? Fans are not aware, but HE Turki Alalshikh is also a huge fan and supporter of the ‘Baddest Man on Planet’. He also gave Tyson a call before the Paul fight and hyped him up. Tyson’s team recalled it: “His Excellency wished him the best and told him how proud of him he was and gave him a big pep talk.”
So, it seems the $700 million promise partly stems from HE Turki Alalshikh’s passion for boxing and making sure its sanctity is upheld, and partly because he appreciates Tyson. But it remains to be seen whether Tyson will entertain any such offer, as he had some health issues coming into the fight. The biggest of them being his age and an ulcer flare-up incident.
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