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57-Year-Old Mike Tyson snaps back at critics claiming he’s too old to fight Jake Paul: ‘I’m getting billions of views’

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Legendary pugilist ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson snapped back at critics claiming he’s too old to compete.

On Saturday, July 20, the former heavyweight titleholder will return to the squared circle for a clash with YouTube star Jake Paul. The bout will air live on Netflix — a first for the streaming juggernaut — and emanate from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
57-Year-Old Mike Tyson snaps back at critics claiming he's too old to fight Jake Paul: 'I'm getting billions of views' 2

From the moment the bout was announced in March, pundits have focused heavily on the fact that by the time fight night rolls around, Tyson will be 58 years old, more than 30 years older than his opponent.