Freddie Roach Plays Down Jake Paul’s Abilities Before Mike Tyson Bout: Labels Him as a “Club Fighter”

Jake Paul, known as the 28-year-old ‘Troublemaker’ from Cleveland, is set to go head-to-head with boxing legend Mike Tyson in Arlington, Texas this coming November. The match has stirred discussions as the two fighters have a significant 31-year age gap. Freddie Roach, who mentored Tyson in the latter stages of his career, revealed his encounters with the former heavyweight champion. Roach also gave his thoughts on Jake Paul’s boxing proficiency, deeming him a “decent” fighter. Paul, holding a record of 10-1 in his professional boxing journey, has predominantly taken on MMA combatants and individuals not specializing in boxing. The impending showdown with Tyson has attracted considerable attention, prompting many to question the rationale behind the fight.