Mike Tyson's return to the ring has stirred up plenty of buzz, as the former heavyweight champ prepares to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Set to take place on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the fight promises to be a major spectacle, but not everyone in the boxing community is on board, with concerns over Tyson's age and health lingering.
Even Tyson's daughter, Milan, got swept up in the controversy after the fighter shared a promotional poster on social media.
The match was originally scheduled for July but was postponed after Tyson experienced a health issue during a flight, raising questions about whether the 58-year-old could still compete at a high level. Despite his assurances that he's ready to go, doubts have persisted.
In contrast, Paul has built a name for himself by defeating former UFC stars such as Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren, and Anderson Silva, none of whom were active professional boxers when they faced him. While critics have questioned Paul's boxing credentials, his knockout power has been enough to make headlines.
Fan reaction to Milan's comment
Tyson, known for his legendary career and victories over boxing greats, has shrugged off concerns, but many are still skeptical about his ability to withstand Paul's youth and stamina.
To address this, the rules for their upcoming bout have been adjusted and the match will consist of eight two-minute rounds, shorter than typical professional rounds, which could favor Tyson's style.
Building anticipation, Tyson took to Instagram to share a poster of the upcoming match, captioning it, "4 weeks. See you in Arlington."
The post quickly garnered attention, including a playful comment from his daughter Milan, who wrote, "Very coquette, guys." Her lighthearted remark, however, drew unexpected reactions from fans.
Milan's comment sparked mixed responses, with some fans finding it amusing, while others saw it as out of place given the concerns about Tyson's health and age.
"Not ur dad risking his legacy to lose to @jakepaul," a fan wrote.
Another wondered: "Why is ur dad doing this bruh.. gonna lose on purpose for some money that he doesn't need seriously???"
Yet, a third wasn't as respectful and replied: "Shut up *****."
