Jake Paul clear on Mike Tyson replacement amid 'crazy' Canelo Alvarez fight prediction

Jake Paul reckons "it's Mike Tyson or no one" amid lingering concerns about their much-discussed bout planned for November 15, with worries over Tyson's health casting doubt on the event. Supporters of the boxing stars were hit with a disappointment earlier this year when Tyson had to delay their original match, following medical advice, due to suffering from nausea during a flight.

However, Paul is assuaging fears regarding Tyson's condition, pointing out that the heavyweight icon is going through an excellent training phase, saying: "It's Mike Tyson or nothing. But first and foremost, he's healthy and feeling amazing and doing great in camp."

Additionally, Paul made it clear that Canelo Alvarez remains locked in his sights for the future regardless of the outcome with Tyson. He's previously challenged Canelo, and brought up the prospect of taking on the Mexican superstar again, promising to "shock the whole world" should they come face-to-face in the ring.

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"Everything I've said has come true and why Canelo, you know, should be awake at night, then it's because I'm coming for him," Paul said to TMZ. "The fight is going to happen and I will win and shock the whole entire world.

"People will sit there and listen to that and be like; 'Ohh, he's crazy'. But, I was crazy when I said I'd be doing the biggest fights when I would beat Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, all of these things. So you're crazy until you're not" as per reports from The Mirror.

Canelo is widely regarded as one of boxing's greats, having secured world titles across four weight divisions and only losing two of his 66 fights. The announcement of Paul's bout with the legendary "Iron Mike" Tyson, who is 30 years older than him, has sparked controversy among fans and pundits alike with some airing their disapproval on platforms such as Netflix, who will screen the fight.