Watch 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson Crush Pads Ahead of Jake Paul Fight

Although he is no longer the youthful heavyweight champion he once was, there is a saying that power is the last thing to leave an aging fighter, and that seems to be the case for Tyson, who is still packing a punch at 58.

Shooting for KO #45 on his pro record is Tyson, who hasn’t fought professionally since 2005 and is a few years removed from an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. Tyson faces a much bigger age difference and challenge against Jake Paul (27) in his return fight on Netflix, going down this Friday in Arlington, Texas.

“There’s a fundamental difference between me and Jake,” Tyson said of the influencer turned boxer on Netflix’s Countdown for the fight. “He’s a manufactured killer. Television and newspapers made him a killer. He’s manufactured. I’m a natural born killer.”

To no surprise, Tyson got the biggest pop of the night from the fans when he stepped into the ring for open workouts at the Toyota Music Factory on Tuesday. There, “Iron” Mike showcased what was left of his speed and power, hitting the pads with renowned trainer Rafael Cordeiro.

Holding pads is harder than it looks, with Cordeiro straddling Tyson’s short bursts and vintage combinations that Paul will have to watch out for, especially in the early stages of their eight-round matchup.

Perhaps another fire lit under Tyson this time with his family behind him, the former champion said in his post-workout interview:

“Family is everything. To my children I am nobody. But that night they will find out that their father is very special.”

Catch Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul on Netflix Friday 15 November – live at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. For now, here are more highlights from Tyson’s open practice.

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