Joshua and Fury Support Tyson vs Paul Mega-Fight: Good for Boxing?

The upcoming mega-fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has divided the boxing world, with many purists criticizing the matchup as a spectacle that disrespects the sport. However, heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have come out in support of the fight, believing that it will ultimately benefit boxing as a whole.

Tyson, the former undisputed world heavyweight champion, will face off against Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, on July 20 at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in what is expected to be one of the biggest fights of the year. Despite the criticism surrounding the bout being sanctioned as an exhibition, Tyson has made it clear that there will be no headgear or oversized gloves involved.

Joshua and Fury both see the fight as a positive for boxing, with Joshua noting that the attention brought by influencers like Paul can only help the sport by attracting new fans. Fury, who has a personal connection to the influencer boxing world through his brother Tommy, also sees the fight as a win-win situation for both fighters.

While some may question the legitimacy of a matchup between a former champion like Tyson and a social media star like Paul, Fury believes that the spectacle and entertainment value of the fight will ultimately draw more eyes to the sport. With both fighters set to make a substantial amount of money from the event, Fury sees no reason to criticize their decision to step into the ring.

In the end, Joshua and Fury’s support for the Tyson vs Paul fight highlights the evolving landscape of boxing and the potential benefits that non-traditional matchups can bring to the sport. As the fight draws closer, all eyes will be on Dallas to see how this unique showdown plays out.