Joe Rogan Says He 'Fully Supports' Mike Tyson's Desire to Fight Jake Paul
Rogan's Comments Come After Tyson Said He Would Be Willing to Fight Paul in an Exhibition Match
Joe Rogan has said he "fully supports" Mike Tyson's desire to fight Jake Paul in an exhibition match.
Tyson, 55, said last week that he would be willing to fight Paul, 25, in an exhibition match. Paul is a YouTuber and boxer who has won all five of his professional fights.
Rogan, 54, is a UFC commentator and podcaster. He is a friend of Tyson's and has often talked about Tyson's boxing career on his podcast.
Rogan Said He Thinks Tyson Would Win the Fight
Rogan said he thinks Tyson would win the fight if it happened.
"I think Mike would knock him out," Rogan said. "Mike is still a very powerful puncher. He's not the same guy he was in his prime, but he's still got a lot of power."
Rogan Said He Understands Why Tyson Wants to Fight Paul
Rogan said he understands why Tyson wants to fight Paul.
"I think Mike just wants to have fun," Rogan said. "He's not going to fight anybody who's going to hurt him. He's just going to fight somebody who's going to give him a good workout and give him a chance to show off his skills."
Rogan Said He Hopes the Fight Happens
Rogan said he hopes the fight happens.
"I think it would be a lot of fun," Rogan said. "I think it would be a great exhibition match. I think it would be a good way for Mike to show that he's still got it."
Conclusion
Joe Rogan's comments come as Tyson and Paul continue to talk about a potential fight.
It is not clear if the fight will happen, but Rogan's comments suggest that he believes it is a possibility.
If the fight does happen, it would be a major event in the world of boxing.
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