Mike Tyson’s agent has revealed the boxing legend is training with support on his knee for ‘preventative measures’ ahead of his fight with Jake Paul next month.
Recent footage of the veteran showed him wearing a brace on his right knee, with some fans left concerned.
Tyson has already had to withdraw from his bout with Paul once.
He suffered an ulcer flare up earlier in the year, though the boxing icon has since insisted that issue has been dealt with.
Mike Tyson’s agent has revealed the boxing legend is training with support on his knee for ‘preventative measures’ ahead of his fight with Jake Paul next month.
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And Tyson’s agent, Andrew Ruf, has now downplayed concerns that his imminent return to the sport will be called off due to injury.
Speaking to USA Today, he said: “The knee support is strictly for preventative measures and has zero relevance on his performance or capabilities to win this fight.
“It’s like one tennis star Novak Djokovic has worn. I think the same brand even.
“No injury here. He’s looking invincible.”
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Tyson will be hoping to wind back time when he returns to boxing next month.
He was a formidable heavyweight in his prime, with 44 of his 50 victories achieved via knockout.
Tyson’s last fight was with Roy Jones Jr back in 2020, with that clash ending in a draw.
The veteran didn’t really convince that night and will need to be significantly better to beat Paul who, at the age of 27, is 31 years his junior.
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Meanwhile, Tyson’s former trainer Jeff Fenech recently opened up on the legend’s decision to return to the sport.
He admits that, in an ideal world, the veteran wouldn’t fight and put himself in danger.
But Fenech insists nothing will stop Tyson from facing Paul, with the 58-year-old eager to prove he can beat a man significantly younger than himself.
“If it was my decision, I’d much prefer him not fight at all, but he’s going to fight,” he told The Mirror.
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“I’ve spoken to him a few times [recently]. I spoke to him about the fight.
“Realistically, if Mike uses upstairs and nothing else, and does the right things, this could be the easiest money he’s ever made.
“When you’re both throwing punches, it’s a 50/50 thing who lands.
“But if Mike concentrates and makes him miss, and then makes him pay… That’s what Mike’s an expert in, he’s got great head movement.
Mike Tyson was recently spotted wearing a knee brace in training ahead of his bout with Jake Paul
“If he does that in 30 seconds, the fight could be over in 30 seconds.
“Mike just needs to use his common sense, don’t try to punch when he’s punching, make him miss and make him pay.”