Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Fight Predictions & Five Keys to Victory for the 'Problem Child'

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to square off in the ring on Friday night in an exhibition that has captured the attention of boxing fans around the world.

Tyson, 54, is a former heavyweight champion who is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time. Paul, 24, is a YouTube star who has only fought three professional boxing matches.

On paper, Tyson would seem to have a clear advantage. He is older and more experienced, and he has fought some of the best boxers in history. But Paul is younger and faster, and he has shown in his previous fights that he has some skills as a boxer.

So, who will win? Here are five keys to victory for Paul:

  1. Use his reach advantage. Paul is 2 inches taller than Tyson and has a 6-inch reach advantage. He should use this advantage to keep Tyson at bay and avoid getting hit.
  2. Stay on the outside. Tyson is a powerful puncher, but he is not as quick as he used to be. Paul should stay on the outside and avoid getting into close-range exchanges with Tyson.
  3. Throw combinations. Tyson is a slow starter. Paul should throw combinations and try to overwhelm Tyson with his speed and volume.
  4. Be patient. Tyson will likely try to get Paul to engage in a brawl. Paul should be patient and wait for his opportunities.
  5. Counterpunch. Tyson will leave himself open to counterpunches if he starts to get aggressive. Paul should be ready to capitalize on these opportunities.

If Paul can follow these five keys, he has a chance to beat Tyson. But it will not be easy. Tyson is a legend for a reason, and he is still a dangerous fighter. But if Paul can box smart and avoid getting into a brawl, he has a chance to pull off the upset.