Dana White says he’s involved for Mike Tyson and his well being.
Tyson is 58 years previous and set to field Jake Paul on Friday night live on Netflix. It’s a highly-anticipated combat however White says he’s simply hoping Tyson can go away the combat wholesome as he doesn’t suppose a 58-year-old must be boxing.
“I cannot say something dangerous about this combat as a result of I like Mike Tyson,” White mentioned on The Jim Rome Show on Thursday. “The one factor that I hope is that Mike comes out of this combat wholesome.”
When requested why he’s fearful, Dana White factors to Mike Tyson’s age. Nevertheless, Dana White is hopeful that Tyson makes a bunch of cash by boxing Paul on Friday evening.
“I simply hope he does,” White added. “At 58 years previous, I imply, I’m 55, and clearly, I’ve by no means been the extent of athlete that Mike Tyson is, however 27 vs. 58? It’s exhausting to constantly work out at that age only for well being functions and never get harm. To coach for one thing like this? It’s simply, I like Mike. I hope he makes a bunch of cash on Friday, and I hope he comes out wholesome.”
Tyson is a +160 underdog in opposition to Paul on Friday evening.