Jake Paul is reportedly negotiating advanced talks with boxing legend Mike Tyson for an exhibition bout in Las Vegas, despite a 30-year age difference between the two fighters.
Tyson, a former heavyweight champion, made a 2020 comeback after 15 years out of professional boxing in a one-round exhibition with Roy Jones Jr. in Los Angeles that ended in a draw.
The former champ is now seeking another bout in a pay-per-view matchup with Paul, whose once gimmicky introduction into the sport has quickly led to a respectable 5-0 boxing record.
&#8220;Mike and Jake are on board for an exhibition bout in Las Vegas,&#8221; a source reported, according to The <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/boxing/17351009/mike-tyson-jake-paul-exhibition-boxing-fight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sun</a>.
&#8220;A verbal deal has been struck to get it on, but like all forms of sports business, now it&#8217;s all about the contracts and money split. Mike is looking for a certain figure to get into the ring with a profit share guarantee.&#8221;
&#8220;Jake obviously has that on his mind but is keen to show the world that stepping into the ring with a man once called the baddest man on the planet, takes his boxing career to the next level,&#8221; the report added.
Paul most recently surprised the boxing world with a sixth-round knockout in a bout with ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley in December.
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WHAT A SHOT. <a href="https://twitter.com/jakepaul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jakepaul</a> KOs Woodley in round 6 😳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PaulWoodley?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PaulWoodley</a> <a href="https://t.co/oTV3xeNtfg">pic.twitter.com/oTV3xeNtfg</a>
&mdash; All the Smoke Boxing (@atsboxing) <a href="https://twitter.com/atsboxing/status/1472441843849777156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
The fight followed an April matchup Paul won in a split decision.
Earlier in January, Paul was selected as Sports Illustrated&#8217;s &#8220;2021 Breakout Boxer of the Year.&#8221;
&#8220;Just five fights into his professional boxing career, the 24-year-old lightning rod has elevated the sport while skipping its outdated ladder to success,&#8221; <a href="https://www.si.com/boxing/2022/01/05/jake-paul-sports-illustrated-breakout-boxer-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sports Illustrated</a> noted.
&#8220;Jake Paul raked in a combined $40 MILLION from his three boxing victories in 2021, per @Forbes,&#8221; Sports Illustrated tweeted.
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Jake Paul raked in a combined $40 MILLION from his three boxing victories in 2021, per <a href="https://twitter.com/Forbes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Forbes</a> 💰💰
Pretty good for a YouTube star who turns 25 next week 🥊: <a href="https://t.co/McuM7MEVOq">https://t.co/McuM7MEVOq</a> <a href="https://t.co/i3O7aUdkLb">pic.twitter.com/i3O7aUdkLb</a>
&mdash; Sports Illustrated (@SInow) <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow/status/1482145747436900355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
Paul shared a lengthy statement on social media in response to the honor, thanking his team and fans for making the achievement possible.
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Some reflection after winning “Breakout Boxer of The Year” 
Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SInow</a> <a href="https://t.co/TxFgPhB8aP">pic.twitter.com/TxFgPhB8aP</a>
&mdash; Jake Paul (@jakepaul) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakepaul/status/1478870867710861312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
&#8220;Wow. I got into boxing because I needed a new calling in life and in the process I fell in love with this amazing sport and decided to dedicate my life to it,&#8221; Paul said.
&#8220;People have doubted me my whole life. It&#8217;s nothing new,&#8221; he added.
Paul and Tyson shared time together during a &#8220;Hot Boxin'&#8221; podcast in which Tyson interviewed Jake in 2021.
The announcement of the potential historic matchup also comes on January 17, Paul&#8217;s 25th birthday.
The Daily Wire <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-country-wants-to-see-him-get-knocked-out-dana-white-talks-jake-pauls-rise-in-boxing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> in May regarding Paul&#8217;s popularity:
<blockquote>In three professional fights, Paul has scored knockout victories over fellow YouTuber “Gib,” former NBA player Nate Robinson, and most recently, former UFC fighter Ben Askren — who, admittedly, came into the match with minimal boxing experience.
Now, Paul has his mind on bigger names, calling out current UFC fighters, among others.
According to White, such a decision would be unwise on Paul’s part.
“The kid’s making money. Can he fight? I doubt it,” White told Candace. “If you look at what he’s done, this isn’t going to last long, but he’s going to make some money. It’s an absolute gimmick.”</blockquote>

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