David Bridges
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Mike Tyson‘s well being scare in Might has some combat followers fearful about his possibilities in opposition to Jake Paul subsequent month … however that group does not embody fight sports activities legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who tells TMZ Sports activities he is nonetheless rockin’ with the previous heavyweight champ!
We not too long ago caught up with the retired UFC famous person at LAX … and requested for his ideas on the November 15 mega combat between 58-year-old Tyson and 27-year-old Paul.
Even after coping with the ulcer flare-up that brought on the combat to be rescheduled (from summer season to Nov. 15), Jackson tells us he’d by no means guess in opposition to Mike!
“He is my favourite boxer,” Rampage stated.
Whereas he acknowledged “Father Time is undefeated” … that will not deter Jackson from rockin’ with one of many GOATs in opposition to his a lot youthful opp.
“Something can occur within the boxing ring,” he stated. “However I ain’t gonna go in opposition to Mike Tyson.”
We additionally requested Rampage about Tyson’s feedback made throughout an look on “Jimmy Kimmel Dwell,” the place Iron Mike stated there is a risk he’ll be combating whereas excessive … and he is not taking all of it that severely.
“I do not find out about that,” Jackson stated. “Mike Tyson might be simply speaking s***, man.”
Whether or not Tyson was real or not … Rampage says he does not imagine fighters ought to smoke weed earlier than competing, believing it will possibly solely harm, not assist.
Backside line — Quinton believes Tyson could have sufficient within the tank, excessive or not, to “shut that child up.”
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