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Mike Tyson's last opponent warns Jake Paul about legend's punching power

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has issued a warning to after the boxing legend admitted it felt like he was being 'kicked in the chest' by a mule when first hit him.

The American veteran famously went toe-to-toe in an exhibition clash with Tyson four years ago. While many fans were left unimpressed by the bore draw back in 2020, Jones Jr was left shocked by the former undisputed heavyweight world champion. Throughout the contest, there were signs of 'Iron Mike' in his prime as the 58-year-old was able to land some clean shots, while showing he still had the electric speed.

Tyson's last professional fight came nearly two decades ago. On that night, he quit on the stool against former Irish boxer Kevin McBride. Both Tyson and Paul will go head-to-head at the AT&T Stadium in Texas in front of up to 80,000 fans. The pair were due to fight earlier this year, but 'Iron Mike' was forced to pull out of the contest after .

Many fans have since slammed the decision to go ahead with the contest due to the whopping age gap between the two fighters. That said, Tyson insists he is fit and will be able to make the walk to the squared-circle next Friday.

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While some fans are concerned for Tyson heading into the clash, Jones Jr is actually pretty confident and has recently issued a warning to 'The Problem Child'. , the American has alerted the social media star about Tyson's punching power.

When asked by Ward how it felt being punched by the heavyweight legend, Jones Jr said: "First time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest. At 57-years-old, I said 'oh my goodness, ok! You won't hit me no more'."

Recently, Jones Jr shared his official prediction for the fight and believes Tyson will pull off an incredible upset on November 15 and insists he could even finish the YouTuber-turned-boxer. “I believe in Mike, likely via decision,” Jones Jr. said to . “But if he wants to finish it, he can. Yet, if he’s just looking to enjoy the fight, he might take it slow and have some fun… I’m not worried about Mike and his age. Mike is still hard to hit, and he hits like a truck.”

Since the heavyweight clash was officially rebooked, Paul has received a lot of criticism for taking the fight. The young American recently responded to the negative noise ahead of the contest. In , he said: "A lot of people are wondering 'Jake, why are you doing this? Even if you beat him, they're going to say he's old'. But to me, Mike Tyson wanted to fight me.

"That is an honour. He's one of the most famous boxers in the to ever do it. To step in there with someone of his nature is an honour and a dream come true. It's going to be a spectacle on ."

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