'Time gets to us all' - Mike Tyson warning clear ahead of Jake Paul Netflix fight

The world is primed for the much-anticipated heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson set to take place in the early hours of Saturday morning in the UK.

YouTuber Paul is set to go toe-to-toe with two-time heavyweight boxing champion Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, four months after the pair's original bout was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up in May. While Tyson will arrive in the ring with plenty of boxing pedigree, Paul is 31 years his junior - meaning the bout really could go either way.

And, judging from the last time 'Iron Mike' stepped into the ring, the fight may not quite be as clear-cut as the former boxer's fans would like to believe. Tyson, then 54, took on a 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, in November 2020. The two fought to a split draw after eight rounds (79–73, 76–76, 80–76).

Paul also appeared on the undercard, beating former NBA player Nate Robinson by knockout in the second round. However, it was the former heavyweight champion's contest that had people talking.

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On Twitter, now X, there was a mix of reactions from fellow fighters and on-lookers:

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman stated: "I'm more than impressed right now by both of these legends."

Two-time world heavyweight champion and 1968 Olympic gold medalist George Foreman wrote: "At 50, these guys are fighting real fight. Tyson doing nothing (but) power shots."

WBA and WBO (interim) light middleweight champion Terence Crawford said: "Tyson can't whoop Roy. Roy playing what man."

Caleb Traux stated: "Again, best night in boxing history."

NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr joked: "Them boys fighting like uncles at the family reunion."

Rosie Perez commented: "A draw?! WTH! Okay. Whatever. Congratulations @MikeTyson ! Mad props @RealRoyJonesJr ! Respect to both legends tonight for stepping up to this challenge for our entertainment."

Max Kellerman wrote: "After looking early like he just didn’t have anything for Mike, Roy came back to make it a fight. That was more than could have been reasonably expected."

Teddy Atlas added: "Tyson won, not sure about anyone else. But I’m sure the promoters did, and this isn’t the last we’ve seen of this stuff."

Edgar Berlanga simply had this to say: "TYSON!!! GREAT FIGHTS !!!!!!!!!!!!! HATS OFF TO BOTH FIGHTERS"

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling stated: "Pass the age of 50! Forever legends! Thank you Mike Tyson and Roy Jones JR."

Former WWF champion The Iron Sheik believed that he and fellow wrestling world champion Hulk Hogan were missing out, posting: "HULK HOGAN IF WE DON'T DO THIS WE ARE LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE."

Ex-UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez wrote: "#TysonJones thank you fellas"

Sodiq Yusuff felt that both fighters were past their best. He said: "Flashes of greatness but time gets us all."

The world will soon see if Tyson can still go when he takes on Paul in Arlington, Texas, with the bout expected to start at 4am, as long as there are no delays.