Mike Tyson set for shock new career change ahead of eagerly-anticipated fight with Jake Paul

Mike Tyson is set to be a commentator in the build-up to his fight with eagerly-anticipated return to action with Jake Paul.

The boxing legend is set to do the commentary as well as being an analyst for Cage Wars 67.

Cage Wars is a Pro/Am mixed martial arts promotion that is really taking off in terms of popularity.

The event is set to take place on Friday at the Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New York where he will work alongside his son, Amir Tyson.

The New York venue holds a special place in Iron Mike's heart as the place where he made his professional boxing debut in 1985 with a first-round technical knockout win over Hector Mercedes.

Tyson is no stranger to life behind the microphone having hosted his podcast 'Hotboxin' with Eben Britton for many years.

The 58-year-old has also hosted a one-man show in both Las Vegas and Broadway.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is that his new commentary/analyst role is for an MMA event, rather than a boxing one.

Tyson is gearing up for what could be his last ever boxing match as he prepares to take on Jake Paul on Friday, November 15 at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, announced the surprise clash with the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion with an initial date of July 20 scheduled.

However medical issues with Tyson saw it postponed, with Paul instead KO'ing Mike Perry to move to 11-1.

Paul has no concerns over Tyson's fitness and ability to compete in their fight.

He said: "I don't have concern. He's doing great.

"He's super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great, so that's what we're focused on, and there's not a back-up [opponent] currently."

Meanwhile, Tyson feel like he will knock Paul out, saying: "As soon as I catch this guy he's going to be running around the ring. As soon as I catch this guy, it will be totally over.

"I'm going to f*** you up."

Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time with a record of 50 wins, six losses and two no-contests in his 58-fight professional career.