JAKE PAUL’S girlfriend Jutta Leerdam has discussed the possibility of the YouTuber being knocked out by Mike Tyson this summer.
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 57, revealed earlier this month they will face off in a controversial clash at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20.
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Paul’s girlfriend Jutta Leerdam fears her partner will be KO’d by TysonYoutube / BSwJakePaul
Paul is confident he has too much for the former world heavyweight championYoutube / BSwJakePaul
Paul, who has nine wins and one defeat, is the bookies favourite to win the bout against heavyweight legend Tyson – whose only time in the ring over the past 19 years came in an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.
Yet that has not stopped Dutch speed skater Leerdam, 25, from fearing the potential of boyfriend Paul being flattened by Tyson.
Speaking on the BS with Jake Paul podcast, she said: “But what if he knocks you out? Is that your last fight? I just want to get the scenarios.”
Leerdam, an Olympic silver medallist, was then asked whether she would cry if Paul was knocked out, to which she replied: “Definitely.”
The couple then quashed any more talk of the disastrous outcome by agreeing they “shouldn’t even talk about it”.
And Paul added: “I’m too sharp and fast [for Tyson].
“Just being active and being the man in the arena for years and years now.
“Like I don’t even get nervous. The nerves are not even there anymore.”
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Paul’s only professional defeat came in February last year when he lost by split decision to Love Island star Tommy Fury – brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who was named after boxing icon Tyson.
It remains unclear whether Paul vs Tyson will be an exhibition or professional fight.
It had been claimed on TikTok that a number of quirky additions would be made to help the YouTuber out.
One mooted stipulation was that Paul would be allowed to wear a head guard, while Tyson went without.
Another claimed Paul would be able to tag-team his WWE star brother Logan in.
Responding to the rumours, Paul said: “It’s so sad that millions of people believe that. It’s f***ing absurd. Obviously, none of that is true.
“They’re so f***ing stupid. Anyone who believes that should not be allowed to vote.
“Actually, I thought of this – there should be these hidden tests throughout life that qualify you to be able to vote or not.
“And they don’t know whether they’re taking a test or not.
“The fact that these people are not only driving around on our streets but they’re able to vote? They’re out there driving cars! They’re dumb as f*** and it’s sad.
“We live in a f***ed up world. Humans are getting more and more stupid every day. It’s crazy.”
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