Mike Tyson’s Renewed Hope for Regaining Professional Boxing Licence for Fight Against Jake Paul at 58 Years Old

Former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson has reportedly been given renewed hope of regaining his professional boxing license in time for his highly anticipated fight against YouTuber Jake Paul. The fight, set to take place on Netflix, has caused quite a stir in the boxing world, with many questioning whether Tyson, at 58 years old, should be stepping back into the ring.

Paul has made a request to the Boxing Commission to have the fight recognized as a professional bout, and there are indications that Tyson’s license could be renewed in time for the fight. World Boxing News has pointed to a similar case in which a 58-year-old fighter was granted a license to fight in Texas, although he was immediately suspended after being knocked out in just 47 seconds.

Despite the controversy surrounding the fight, Tyson has been hard at work in training, sharing clips of his preparation for the bout. However, Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan has criticized those involved in making the fight happen, calling it “stupid and irresponsible” to let Tyson step back into the ring at his age.

The fight against Paul would mark Tyson’s 57th professional bout, with his last fight dating back to 2005. While some question the safety and legitimacy of the fight, others are eagerly anticipating the showdown between the former champion and the YouTube sensation.

As the boxing world awaits a decision on whether the fight will be an exhibition or a professional contest, one thing is for certain – all eyes will be on Tyson as he looks to prove he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.