Is Tyson's Sweat Real? Chael Sonnen Throws Shade at Iron Mike's Training for Jake Paul Clash

The upcoming bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is stirring up more than just excitement—it’s sparking controversy, and UFC legend Chael Sonnen is right in the thick of it. With the internet abuzz over the age-mismatched fight, Sonnen has thrown a jab that’s got everyone talking. He’s suggesting that Tyson, the former heavyweight champ, might be faking his training videos. That’s right, folks, we’ve got a heavyweight clash and a heavyweight accusation all rolled into one.

Tyson, at 57, is no spring chicken, but he’s also no ordinary senior. The man’s a boxing legend, and when he posted a video showing off his training for the fight, people were impressed. I mean, who wouldn’t be? It’s Iron Mike, throwing hard combinations, looking like he’s ready to rumble. But Sonnen? Not so much. He’s calling foul play, or at least foul sweat.

Sonnen’s critique is as sharp as a left hook. ‘In the future, if you’re ever going to spend five seconds hitting mitts, as a way of making the audience believe you’re doing a training session, make sure you splash water on your face and T-shirt first,’ he wrote. That’s a direct hit at Tyson’s dry appearance in the training video. Could it be that Tyson is more about the show than the sweat? It’s a question that’s got us all watching those training clips a little more skeptically.

But Sonnen didn’t stop there. He’s also taking swings at the fight itself, pointing out the glaring age gap between Tyson and Paul. He’s warning that Paul might end up like Vitor Belfort, who was labeled an ‘elderly abuser’ after knocking out Evander Holyfield. According to Sonnen, Paul could be setting himself up for ridicule rather than respect.

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The fight is set for July 20 at AT&T Stadium, and it’s Netflix’s first foray into boxing. Tyson, with a record of 50-6-2, last fought in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. Meanwhile, Paul has a record of 9-1 since he started boxing in 2020. It’s a match-up that’s as intriguing as it is controversial.

Other fighters and analysts, like Michael Bisping and Dillon Danis, have also weighed in, sharing their concerns about the fight. But the question remains: Is Tyson really taking this comeback seriously, or is he just putting on a show? Sonnen’s accusations have certainly added an extra layer of drama to the event.

With the countdown to the summer showdown, the debate continues to rage. Is Tyson’s training legit, or is Sonnen onto something? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—this fight is going to be one for the books, with every punch, and every drop of sweat, scrutinized by fans and critics alike.