Oscar De La Hoya Voices Concerns Over Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Fight

Former world champion Oscar De La Hoya has raised concerns over the upcoming exhibition bout between Jake Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson. The fight, set to take place this summer at AT&T Stadium, has garnered attention from fans and critics alike.

De La Hoya, along with other high-profile figures such as Conor McGregor and Eddie Hearn, has criticized the fight due to the significant age difference between the two fighters. Tyson, who last fought in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr., will be facing off against the much younger Paul, who has been making waves in the boxing world with his recent victories.

During an appearance on The MMA Hour, De La Hoya expressed his concerns about the fight, questioning Paul’s seriousness about becoming a world champion. While he acknowledged the attention and money the fight would bring, De La Hoya emphasized the importance of taking the sport seriously and following the path of top-ranked fighters.

De La Hoya’s worries about Tyson’s health and age are shared by McGregor, who initially responded to the fight news with well wishes for the former heavyweight champ. Despite the concerns, the fight is expected to draw a massive audience both in-person and through the live stream on Netflix.

Paul, with a record of 9-1, will be looking to add Tyson’s name to his list of victories, while Tyson, with a record of 50-6, will be aiming to show that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. The fight is scheduled for July 20th, with the highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano serving as the co-main event.