‘He’s going to save boxing’ – Mike Tyson raves about Jake Paul in Netflix documentary

Mike Tyson believes Jake Paul has done a huge amount for boxing and he will continue to do so in the future.

Since Paul first stepped in the ring against KSI's younger brother, Deji, in 2018, he has received a huge amount of criticism for not being a 'real boxer'.

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But, he has gone on to put together a professional boxing record of 6-1, with four KO's, beating some formidable opponents.

This includes former UFC fighters Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and even the legendary Anderson Silva, although last time out he did suffer his first career loss against Tommy Fury.

With these victories and through the dedication he has shown to the sport, Paul has been able to turn the tide of public opinion somewhat, although there are some who still see his boxing career as a gimmick.

But, one man who it is hard to argue with when it comes to boxing is former undisputed heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson, and he is a big fan of Paul.

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"He did more for boxing than some of the champions did," Tyson said in the new Netflix documentary, "Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child".

"We got to keep this guy bright because he’s going to save boxing – as long as he continues to fight.

"He got the light, you know what I mean? He’s touched. He got the light."

Elsewhere in the documentary, Paul's mental health is also discussed, as his brother, Logan, says: "It's not easy to be hated by the whole entire world. It creates a very dark mental place.

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"Both my dad and I felt worried for my brother's life. Jake's always been pretty emotionally unpredictable and volatile.

"There was a point where we were both legitimately concerned that Jake was going to kill himself. He needed purpose and I didn't know what he was going to do. What's he good at?"

But, then Paul found boxing and it transformed his life and despite losing his last fight, he is not giving up yet, as he takes on former UFC fighter Nate Diaz on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas.

Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz is live and exclusive on talkSPORT on Sunday August 6 from 4am.