Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Ex-Trainer Reveals Key Insights for Nov. 15 Showdown

On November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) will return to the ring to face Jake Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) in an eight x2 minute rounds contest. The Texas State Athletic Commission have mandated the use of 14-ounce gloves and no headgear with the entire card streamed live across the globe on Netflix. As we build up to this intriguing bout, Jeff Fenech who trained Mike Tyson before his last fight against Kevin McBride in 2005 has spoken to Mirror Fighting and revealed some key insights to consider ahead of November 15.

Jeff Fenech Reveals Intriguing Insights Ahead of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

Fenech Reveals Mike Tyson Capabilities

Fenech has plenty of experience in the boxing world having won world titles in three weight divisions, before later going on to coach Tyson at the backend of his career. The Australian guided the fearsome Brooklyn fighter before his 2005 contest against McBride.

Tyson is currently the underdog with most bookmakers and will likely enter the ring as the outsider to win. Despite his advancing years, the Brooklyn-born fighter was once the most dangerous heavyweight on the planet. His ex-trainer Jeff Fenech has revealed that he believes “Iron Mike” is more than capable of defeating “The Problem Child.”

Speaking to Mirror Fighting, the Australian said: “If Mike concentrates and makes him miss, and then makes him pay, that’s what Mike’s an expert in, he’s got great head movement.”  He continued: “If he does that in 30 seconds, the fight could be over in 30 seconds.” 

Looking at the ability of Paul, Fenech said: “Jake Paul doesn’t have the skill, the boxing knowledge. I’ve watched him, but anyone can punch a pad or a bag or someone who really can’t fight.”

Tyson vs. Paul Undercard

• Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, rematch, 10 rounds, for Taylor’s WBC/WBO/IBF/WBA women’s junior welterweight title
• Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos, 12 rounds, for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title
• Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes, 6 rounds, super middleweights
• Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica, 10 rounds, lightweights
• Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell, 8 rounds, featherweights

Stay with Big Fight Weekend for coverage of the impending fight between Tyson and Paul, including results and video highlights, and post-fight analysis.