Mike Tyson reveals ripped physique aged 57 as boxing legend prepares for exhibition fight against YouTuber Jake Paul

MIKE TYSON showed off his incredible physique during a meet-and-great event in the US over the weekend.

Iron Mike, 57, is set to dust off his gloves to face Jake Paul, 27, in Texas on July 20, live on Netflix.

Mike Tyson signed autographs at an event in Virginia
Mike Tyson signed autographs at an event in VirginiaCredit: X/FitermanSports
Iron Mike shook hands with a fan while shirtless
Iron Mike shook hands with a fan while shirtlessCredit: X/FitermanSports
Tyson revealed his incredible physique
Tyson revealed his incredible physiqueCredit: X/FitermanSports
The 57-year-old is set to return to the ring in July
The 57-year-old is set to return to the ring in JulyCredit: X/FitermanSports

The 30-year age gap has sparked controversy ahead of the inter-generational bout.

But former champ Tyson, who claims “adversity” sparked him to success during his heyday, is looking in phenomenal shape three months out from the event.

The American was in Chantilly, Virginia over the weekend to take part in a meet-and-greet for the Fiterman Sports Group.

During his appearance, Tyson posed shirtless with fans – showing off his impressive physique in the process.

Joking about his attire with his six-pack on display, he said: “I don’t need a shirt.

“I have to show them what they are betting on!”

Tyson then continued: “I want to show off how good I look, how in shape I am!”

The boxing icon first claimed heavyweight gold all the way back in 1986 aged 20, becoming the youngest star to ever do so.

He last fought professionally in 2005, but did take on Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition back in 2020.

Tyson has admitted to being “scared to death” of his fight with Paul – but thinks this is precisely what can spur him to success.

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He told FoxNews: “I have a weird personality – I don’t think it’s weird though.

“Whatever I’m afraid to do, I do it. That’s how it is. I was afraid of the Roy fight. 

“I was 100lbs overweight, I was however old, 54, 53, and I said, ‘Let’s do it.’

“Anything I’m afraid of, I confront it. That’s my personality. Right now, I’m scared to death.

“I always believed that adversity and nervousness pretty much catapulted me into success.

“If I didn’t have these feelings, I wouldn’t go into this fight. I have to have these feelings to fight. Without them, I would never go in the ring.”

During the event in Chantilly, Tyson posed for a snap with Panamanian former four-weight champ Roberto Duran.

He told FoxNews: “I have a weird personality – I don’t think it’s weird though.

“Whatever I’m afraid to do, I do it. That’s how it is. I was afraid of the Roy fight. 

“I was 100lbs overweight, I was however old, 54, 53, and I said, ‘Let’s do it.’

“Anything I’m afraid of, I confront it. That’s my personality. Right now, I’m scared to death.

“I always believed that adversity and nervousness pretty much catapulted me into success.

“If I didn’t have these feelings, I wouldn’t go into this fight. I have to have these feelings to fight. Without them, I would never go in the ring.”

During the event in Chantilly, Tyson posed for a snap with Panamanian former four-weight champ Roberto Duran.

Posting the picture to Instagram, the 72-year-old wrote: “Here I am sharing with my friend that I love very much @miketyson.

“Next time I’ll go shirtless.”

Iron Mike posed with boxing legend Roberto Duran
Iron Mike posed with boxing legend Roberto DuranCredit: Instagram @fitermansports
Tyson and Jake Paul are set to do battle in July
Tyson and Jake Paul are set to do battle in JulyCredit: @jakepaul

Mike Tyson reveals ripped physique aged 57 as boxing legend prepares for exhibition fight against YouTuber Jake Paul | The Sun

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