Current:Home > ScamsMike Tyson names his price after Jake Paul's $5 million incentive offer -Thrive Financial Network
Mike Tyson names his price after Jake Paul's $5 million incentive offer
View
Date:2025-04-16 15:03:01
Mike Tyson is aware of Jake Paul’s offer to pay Tyson $5 million if the former heavyweight champion can get past the fourth round of their fight scheduled for Nov. 15. The catch: If Tyson fails, he would have to get a tattoo that says, "I love Jake Paul.''
The price isn’t right, says the erstwhile Baddest Man on the Planet.
“He should offer more,’’ Tyson told USA TODAY Sports Thursday.
How much?
“Tell him probably about 20 (million),” Tyson said.
At 58, Tyson is thought to have the best chance of beating Paul, 27, if he scores an early knockout. But Tyson indicated the KO blow won’t come too early.
"Listen, I don't expect him to come head on and fight me, so I'm have to catch him for a couple of rounds," he said.
During a Zoom interview, Tyson sat next to David Cynamon, chairman at LF*GO!, a company that makes flavored, caffeine-infused pouches. Tyson has partnered with the company.
“I believed in the product,’’ Tyson said. “I thought (it was) the right product for my energy. I mean, my image and who I (am). And it happens to work, believe it or not.’’
With the fight about five weeks away, Tyson said he's sparring six to seven rounds a session.
“I feel great,’’ Tyson said. “I am ready right now.’’
Cynamon attested to as much.
“I am right here live and I can see his arms up,’’ Cynamon said. “I'm betting on him when I leave this room.’’
veryGood! (398)
Related
- Trump suggestion that Egypt, Jordan absorb Palestinians from Gaza draws rejections, confusion
- Asian American evangelicals’ theology is conservative. But that doesn’t mean they vote that way
- CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as national chain struggles to right its path
- Derrick Dearman executed in Alabama for murder of girlfriend's 5 family members
- North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
- Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Plan Struggles Amid Economic Worries, Study Says
- CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as national chain struggles to right its path
- Texas man set to be first in US executed over shaken baby syndrome makes last appeals
- Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
- 17 students overcome by 'banned substance' at Los Angeles middle school
Ranking
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- DeSantis approves changes to election procedures for hurricane affected counties
- Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately
- Powerball winning numbers for October 16 drawing: Did anyone win $408 million jackpot?
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- South Carolina man gets life in prison in killing of Black transgender woman
- NFL Week 7 bold predictions: Which players and teams will turn heads?
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup will include Minnie Mouse — finally
Recommendation
Juan Soto praise of Mets' future a tough sight for Yankees, but World Series goal remains
Harris’ interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more
Devastated Harry Styles Speaks Out on Liam Payne’s Death
Megan Marshack, aide to Nelson Rockefeller who was with him at his death in 1979, dies at 70
Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
Liam Payne's Heartfelt Letter to His 10-Year-Old Self Resurfaces After His Death
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Double Negative
Onetime art adviser to actor Leonardo DiCaprio, among others, pleads guilty in $6.5 million fraud