Out of the multiple authorized voices that have expressed theirconcern over Mike Tyson’s well-being, perhaps the most sound opinion came from WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman. Throghout his career as the head of the World Boxing Council, Sulaiman has been there during the entire Mike Tyson run when he was in his prime. It is evident Sulaiman has a soft spot for the heavyweight. After the announcement of his fight against Jake Paul happened, Sulaiman hand’t said anything about the event but he did now. Sulaiman spoke to OLBG about the upcming event that will be streamed on Netflix. He is not happy and remains weary of Mike Tyson’s health.

Sulaiman bewares of Mike Tyson getting punched in the head

Here’s whatSulaiman said: “Mike is a legend and an unbelievable legend that has so many great things and is outstanding. He had a very ugly ending to his career in boxing, but he was out of shape and in a completely problematic stage of his life. When the world needed entertainment in the pandemic, he stood up and fought Roy Jones Jr. He looked sensational and he did precisely what we all expected – to be an exhibition. He didn’t try to hurt Roy; it was just a nice display of abilities. This time with Jake Paul is different. He is a young, strong upcoming fighter with great social media followers and if it is an exhibition then we have to support it, it is good for boxing. So, let’s support it and make it a great event for kids to look up to Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.”

Sulaiman also continued trying to make people understand the gravity of the situation for Mike Tyson: “Every fight is dangerous regardless of age, regardless of anything, one punch can change your life. We do our best effort at the WBC to minimise the risks for all fighters for when they go into the ring. We have changed the sport in the last 60 years with so many medicals, precaution weigh-ins, the 15 to 12 rounds, the weigh-in the day before and the gloves and ring. There are so many things we have introduced that have been successful, so everything is for their health and the benefit of the fighters. Any fight at any level is a concern.”