The two-time heavyweight world champion was quick to offer his verdict on Paul after meeting the young American in the Middle East over two years ago

Two years ago, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul were in the same place at the same time, and the former two-time heavyweight world champion was full of praise for the YouTuber-turned-boxer

Mike Tyson is gearing up for his long-awaited bout against Jake Paul which has come four years after his declaration to challenge boxing's biggest heavyweights in charity bouts

Tyson is set to compete in his first professional fight in nearly two decades. And he'll do so at age 58 against a boxer who's over 30 years younger.

Anthony Joshua was once asked about the prospect of fighting Mike Tyson and admitted that he would never take on the heavyweight icon due to his iconic status.

Mike Tyson is a familiar name for boxing fans. He is way more well-known in the sport than his next opponent, Jake Paul, who has only started boxing in recent years and made his name as a YouTube content creator.

Anthony Joshua previously poured cold water on the potential of challenging Mike Tyson in the boxing ring, admitting he'd enjoy little satisfaction in defeating the sporting icon