Former world champion Carl Froch has sensationally claimed that the upcoming fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is 'fixed', suggesting there is a clause in the contract preventing Tyson from genuinely trying to hurt his opponent.
Tyson, 58, is set to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, in Dallas on Friday in what is expected to be one of the most watched fights in boxing history. The bout, which has a 31-year age gap, will be fought under professional rules with knockouts permitted over eight two-minute rounds.
Froch, however, is unconvinced. The former super-middleweight king told Metro via Casino.org: 'They keep talking about this being sanctioned as a professional boxing match, but it's not professional boxing. First of all, Tyson doesn't have a license, and secondly, it's eight two-minute rounds. It's an exhibition fight.'
Froch added: 'I don't think it should be happening because Tyson is too old. I don't think it proves anything when Jake Paul beats him. I've heard and believe that there is something in the contract which means Tyson can't even try and hurt him.'
Despite acknowledging Tyson's remaining punching power, Froch insisted the outcome is predetermined. 'In my view it's all fixed in advance for Paul and Tyson won't have the opportunity to do that,' he said.
