Legendary boxer Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring at 58-years on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.
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Iron Mike, as he is popularly known, terrorised the heavyweight division in the late 80s, and is lacing up the gloves to take on Youtuber Jake Paul, 27
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On the other hand, Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer appeared in 11 fights and won 10 (seven by knockout) and lost one.
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The fight was initially due to take place in July but was postponed in May after Tyson required medical treatment on a flight
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Notably, Tyson would be coming back after nearly 40 years of making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement
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The fight which will be comprised of eight two-minute rounds received backlash from experts
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If anyone thinks that Mike Tyson should be in a ring at this age, you either have absolutely no emotional feelings toward the man, or you're an idiot. It shouldn't be happening, an expert said.