Jeff Fenech’s Advice to Tyson Before the Paul Fight
Before Mike Tyson faced Jake Paul on November 15, 2024, Australian boxing great Jeff Fenech shared advice for his longtime friend: avoid punching at the same time as Paul. Fenech also predicted Tyson would make a major comeback. The fight has since taken place, so the outcome belongs alongside the pre-fight comments.
Fenech’s advice before fight night
In an interview ahead of the bout, Fenech advised Tyson, “Don’t punch with him, don’t punch at the same time as him.” The three-weight world champion said he believed Tyson could deliver what he called the “greatest comeback ever.” Those were Fenech’s predictions before the event, not an assessment of the eventual result.
Paul wins by unanimous decision
At 58, Tyson returned for his first sanctioned professional bout since 2005. Jake Paul, 27, won their eight-round heavyweight contest by unanimous decision. The judges scored it 80-72 and 79-73 twice. The fight took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and was streamed by Netflix.
Tyson’s return drew a large audience, but the official result went to Paul. Fenech’s remarks remain part of the buildup; they should not be confused with how the fight was scored.
Sources: Associated Press: fight result and judges’ scores; Marca: Fenech’s pre-fight comments.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
