Bob Arum Reveals Mike Tyson Was ‘So Intimidating’ During His Early Years

Former manager Bob Arum has shed light on the intimidating nature of boxing legend Mike Tyson during his early years in the sport. With Tyson set to face Jake Paul in a highly anticipated bout later this year, the spotlight is once again on the veteran fighter.

Tyson’s dominance in the ring was evident from the start, as he fought an impressive 15 times in his first year as a professional and quickly claimed his first world title. However, Arum revealed that managing Tyson was a challenge, as the fighter’s ability to knock out opponents quickly made it difficult to create a spectacle for the audience.

Despite Tyson’s success in the ring, Arum also mentioned that the boxing icon had a tendency to misbehave outside of it, leading to his decision to pursue other opportunities instead of signing a long-term deal with Top Rank.

With 50 wins, including 44 by knockout, during his prime years, Tyson’s upcoming bout with Jake Paul is generating significant buzz. Paul, who has faced criticism for choosing to fight a much older opponent, has defended his decision and expressed his excitement for the challenge.

Bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry has even issued a challenge to Paul, threatening to hurt him if he manages to knock Tyson to the floor during their upcoming fight.

As the boxing world eagerly awaits the showdown between Tyson and Paul, the stage is set for a historic event that could potentially change the course of boxing history in the 21st century.