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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Ben Davies

Jake Paul wants to fight Mike Tyson despite illness leaving legend unable to speak

Jake Paul is still planning to share the ring with Mike Tyson despite the boxing legend admitting he is suffering with sciatica.

YouTube star Paul launched a career in the boxing ring in 2020 and has been linked with some of the sport's biggest names including Canelo Alvarez and Tyson. Reports last year claimed the pair had agreed to a lucrative boxing match, which were swiftly shut down before the heavyweight reopened the door to a potential clash.

Despite suggesting he could return, images of Tyson emerged which sparked concern with the boxing legend spotted looking frail while sat in a wheelchair at the airport. The 56-year-old has now revealed that episodes of his illness have been leaving him unable to speak.

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