Exclusive: Mike Tyson looked "a shadow of his former self" but would've taken seconds to finish Jake Paul in his prime, says Otto Wallin
Otto Wallin recently shared his thoughts on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match and claimed that the former Disney star would stand no chance against 'Iron Mike' in his prime. While the Swedish professional boxer was upset to see a 58-year-old Tyson get into the squared circle at his age, he was happy about the boxing legend making bank for it.
Paul and Tyson controversially went up against each other last month at the AT&T Stadium in Texas. The event was streamed live on Netflix and reportedly smashed several records. Paul beat Tyson via unanimous decision after eight rounds of action.
While many were hyped to see Tyson back in the ring, others were worried about the boxing legend's health and safety against a 27-year-old boxer. It appears Wallin was among those who weren't too happy to see Tyson box again.
During an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, the Swede shared his thoughts on the Paul-Tyson fight and claimed 'Iron Mike' could've made light work out of 'The Problem Child' if he were in his prime. He said:
"The fight was pretty sad. I think [Mike] Tyson is just a shadow of his former self. Jake Paul wouldn't last ten seconds with prime Mike Tyson. It was kind of sad to see him in there but at least he made good money. That's good for him. But fighting-wise, it's up to Tyson what he wants to do next, but I'm certainly hoping he'd retire."
Otto Wallin on Jake Paul's chances against potential Daniel Dubois bout after Mike Tyson fight
In the same interview, Otto Wallin also shared his thoughts on Jake Paul potentially fighting Daniel Dubois after his victory over Mike Tyson and shared a definitive prediction for that fight.
The IBF heavyweight champion called out Paul after he beat Tyson and offered the former Disney star a legitimate shot at a world title. While Paul accepted Dubois' challenge, the fight appears unlikely to happen due to the 27-year-old not being on the IBF rankings.
Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA, Wallin shared his opinions on a possible Dubois-Paul matchup and predicted a quick victory for the Swede. He said:
"[Daniel] Dubois and Jake Paul - that fight would never happen. Dubois would take him out in ten seconds."