Jake Paul explains shock body transformation for Mike Tyson fight as he moves up to heavyweight

Jake Paul has insisted he made the right decision in bulking up to face Mike Tyson.

The YouTube star will face heavyweight legend Tyson in a high-profile showdown on July 20, despite being 31 years apart and vast differences in their physical attributes.

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Paul has already weighed up to around 230 pounds in preparation to take on “Iron Mike”, which has seen him look completely different considering he has traditionally competed around the cruising weight limit.

Many fans wonder if this change will be to Paul’s detriment, but “Problem Child” suggested it will help him stop Tyson from bullying him.

“Everything went well, but it was a bit of a transition moving up to heavyweight,” he told TMZ Sports.

“I absolutely needed to gain weight so I could compete with Mike Tyson and so he couldn’t throw me in the ring.

“We fought heavyweights and ate more food. Mike Tyson called me fat but I believe fat will turn into muscle.

“And come fight night, I think I’ll be able to move and dance around the ring like a real heavyweight.”

Paul showed off a noticeably larger frame when he posed for photos following his recent media events with Tyson.

Of course, the “problem child” will still be likely to possess more stamina and speed than his rival, given that Tyson will be 58 years old when he steps into the ring.

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Tyson has not fought competitively since losing to Kevin McBride and retiring in 2005, and has understandably faced medical issues regarding sanctioned professional fighting.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion still possesses an element of his natural dynamic power and has shown it off in fierce training sequences.

Paul insisted he intended to try and match the legend’s power and would refuse to “go easy” on his rival despite his age.

He said: “Absolutely not (Paul will get there slowly) because if he gets the same opportunity you know damn well he’s going to finish me off in an embarrassing way.

“So I have to reciprocate that same energy. But Mike Tyson is a killer. He’s ruthless.

“He’s the most vicious champion of all time. So I have to channel that Mike Tyson energy to finish him. And the legend must fall.

“It will be difficult to move up to heavyweight to face Mike Tyson with his power, experience and tenacity.

“He will no doubt pull off some veteran tricks that he has learned throughout his career.”

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