Jake Paul fails lie detector test after making ‘nervous’ Mike Tyson fight prediction to brother Logan Paul
Jake Paul's confidence that he would beat Mike Tyson took a significant blow.
The YouTube star will meet heavyweight legend Tyson in a rescheduled showdown on November 15, and is hugely confident of beating the 58-year-old veteran.
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Having vowed throughout the build-up to KO the former undisputed champion, he sat down with brother Logan Paul while attached to a lie detector machine in a new YouTube video.
His famous sibling decided to ask if he was sure that he'd get the victory over Tyson when they meet in the squared circle.
He replied "yeah", but was accused of lying by the lie detector device as it flashed up red.
The 'Problem Child' then issued his immediate response, admitting: "I'm nervous, I think I am. It's going to be tough, it's going to be tough."
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He then quickly changed the subject to promote his new deodorant brand W, clearly admitting he isn't as confident as he seems.
Tyson of course has way more experience than Paul, and still possesses ferocious punching power.
But the champion is way beyond his prime years and will be aged 58 when he returns to the ring in the professional contest.
'Iron Mike' has fired multiple KO warnings to his rival in training footage, to try and prove his fitness to the concerned boxing world.
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But concerns are now heightened given Tyson was forced to reschedule the event after suffering an 'ulcer flare up' prior to their July 20 date.
Paul is coming into his physical prime at the age of 26, and is learning on the job having had ten professional fights.
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And despite his rival's medical circumstances, Paul previously suggested he would not 'take it easy' on Tyson and reasserted his confident prediction.
He told : "Absolutely not because if he has the same opportunity you know damn well he is going to finish me in embarrassing fashion.
"So, I have to reciprocate that same energy. But Mike Tyson is a killer. He's ruthless.
"He will no doubt pull out some veteran tricks that he has learned throughout his career.
"This is my ultimate test of warfare and that excites me.
"He's the most vicious champion ever. So, I have to channel that Mike Tyson energy to finish him and I will. And the legend must fall."
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