At 58 years old, Mike Tyson may not be the powerhouse he once was in the boxing world, but his name still holds weight among fans. Having not fought professionally in nearly two decades and dealing with health issues, many question his ability to still compete at a high level. However, Tyson has made a bold claim: he could knock out rising star Jake Paul in just 40 seconds.

One person who wholeheartedly agrees with Tyson’s confidence is Jeff Fenech, a legendary Australian boxer and former world champion in three weight classes. Fenech, a longtime friend of Tyson, believes that Tyson’s power has not diminished over the years. According to Fenech, Tyson only needs one punch to end the fight swiftly.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Fenech explained his strategy: “Tyson doesn’t need to engage in a slugfest with Jake Paul. Instead, he should use his movement, slip Jake’s punches, and when Jake misses, that’s when Tyson will strike.”

Fenech also emphasized Tyson’s legendary defensive skills, which make him a formidable opponent in the ring. He believes Tyson still has the ability to slip punches and land devastating counterattacks, despite his age. “Tyson is still a force. His defensive ability and explosive counterpunching are unmatched,” Fenech stated confidently.

Regarding Jake Paul’s boxing skills, Fenech isn’t impressed. He pointed out that while Paul has strength and size, he lacks the technical boxing knowledge of Tyson. “Jake Paul may be bigger, but Tyson’s boxing skills are on a completely different level,” Fenech added.

The question now is: Can Jake Paul withstand Tyson’s power? Tyson’s claim that he could end the fight in 40 seconds has fans eagerly awaiting the potential showdown. If these two ever step into the ring together, it promises to be a battle for the ages.

Tyson vs. Paul could truly become one of the most talked-about fights in boxing history. Stay tuned to see if Tyson’s claim holds up when they potentially face off!