By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-14 16:52:42 | Updated at 2024-11-22 09:31:02
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Mike Tyson has no problem being the betting underdog heading into his controversial fight against Jake Paul.
Tyson is a former world heavyweight champion who was once considered the Baddest Man on the Planet.
But bookmakers expect the 58-year-old to lose to YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul when they face off at the home of the Dallas Cowboys on Friday night.
Paul, who is the younger fighter by 31 years, is a -200 betting favorite with BetMGM Sportsbook. Tyson, meanwhile, is as wide as +1000 to win on points.
But the odds don't faze the 58-year-old, who was asked this week how he feels about carrying the underdog tag.
'I'm fine with everything - I'm fine with everything,' Tyson said. 'I will not lose.'
Iron Mike was speaking at the final pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, when Paul gambled his entire purse with Katie Taylor that he will beat Tyson.
Mike Tyson has no problem being the betting underdog heading into his fight against Jake Paul
The former world heavyweight champion takes on the YouTuber-turned-boxer on Friday
The YouTuber is said to be in line for a $40m (£31m) payday from Friday's clash, the biggest purse of his career.
On Wednesday, the undercard fighters were asked to pick who would win the main event, with the majority tipping Tyson.
When challenged over her pick, Irish icon Taylor - who faces Amanda Serrano in the co-main event - asked Paul: 'Do you want to bet your purse?'
Paul responded: 'Yeah, let's bet the purse. Deal.'
The controversial fight, which is being streamed live on Netflix, is being held at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
