Will Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul end in KO? Boxers handle question differently

2024-12-25 10:59:15 source:lotradecoin leverage category:Stocks

Jake Paul seems to be tired of the chatter about two-minute rounds and 14-ounce gloves that will be in use when he fights Mike Tyson Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

On Paul’s X account, in a post labeled "Official rules for #PaulTyson," he wrote: "Someone is getting knocked the (expletive) out. The end."

Tyson has resisted predictions of a knockout, instead forecasting "a lot of pain" or saying he has "bad intentions" heading into a fight scheduled for eight rounds.

A KO likely would quiet ridicule over the shorter rounds and heavier gloves, that have been approved for the heavyweight bout, which will be livestreamed by Nexflix.

Oddsmakers give Paul a better chance than Tyson of ending the fight with a KO.

Paul is +110 on FanDuel and +115 on DraftKings to finish the fight by knockout. By contrast, Tyson is +290 on FanDuel and +350 on DraftKings.

Oddsmakers have cited Tyson’s age as the reason Paul, 27, is the favorite to win the fight, whether it’s by knockout or on points. But sportsbooks have reported more money is being wagered on Tyson, likely because of his fight history.

Tyson, who will be fighting in his first pro bout since 2005, is 50-6 with 44 knockouts. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts.

Tyson’s quickest knockout came against Marvis Frazier, who Tyson stopped by TKO 30 seconds into their 1986 fight. Tamyra Frazier, the daughter of Marvis Frazier, said she has advice for Paul.

"Pray."

The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast.Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.

More:Stocks

Recommend

China's ruling Communist Party expels former chief of sports body

BEIJING — China's ruling Communist Party has expelled Gou Zhongwen, the former director of the State

Data shows at least 8,500 U.S. schools at greater risk of measles outbreaks as vaccination rates decline

Jessica Fichtel can't understand why her neighbors chose not to vaccinate their kids and, consequent

North Carolina amends same-day voter registration rules in an effort to appease judge’s concerns

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina election officials are trying to fine-tune the way the state han