Mike Tyson has left boxing fans concerned after releasing footage of him sparring in preparation for his fight against Jake Paul next month.
The former heavyweight world champion is set to make a grand return to the ring on November 15 when he faces YouTube star Paul.
Tyson has not fought professionally since 2005 when he was forced to retire on his stool in a shock loss to Kevin McBride.
And as he prepares to face Paul, there has been criticism over the age gap – which will be the biggest in professional boxing ever at 31 years.
Mike Tyson is looking in fine fettle ahead of the big night
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But Iron Mike has looked to dispel the critics by posting footage of him sparring in training.
As a result, fans have showed concern for Paul when the heavyweight legend finally meets him in the ring, demonstrating the sheer power he possesses.
Tyson uploaded a video of him sparring his partner with the caption: “Oh I can’t wait for November 15th. I’m charging right through you.”
And fans have been loving the veteran in action, sending a warning to Paul.
One fan replied: “If anyone can turn back the clock one more time, it’s Mike.”
Another wrote: “I can’t wait to watch you destroy him.”
A third said: “I’m so excited to watch the legend.”
While this fan said: “Jake Paul is gonna be in trouble!”
Mike Tyson is set to face Jake Paul on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium
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Meanwhile, boxing legend Lennox Lewis has revealed he believes his old rival – who he knocked out in 2002 – can do the business.
“I would hope he would go into a fight where he would win,” Lewis told TMZ.
Oh I can’t wait for November 15th. I’m charging right through you.#PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/Ozud7wF7DP
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) October 22, 2024
“He’s a boxer, he knows how to protect himself, he knows how to throw body shots, he knows how to cut off the ring.
“He is younger than me so it really depends on his mobility, whether he can move fast around the ring when he’s going after a younger guy. We will have to see.
“I haven’t seen him lately to know if he can take it, but I have seen him looking muscular, so of course he can take it if he is in good shape.”