Jake Paul believes he can fight for a title, and Mike Tyson won't say he's finished at 58

NEW DELHI: Jake Paul envisions securing a championship belt within a two-year timeframe.
At age 58, Mike Tyson remains open to future boxing appearances following his first official professional match since 2005.
The highly promoted contest at the NFL's Dallas Cowboys' venue on Friday night transformed into a basic training exercise, with Paul securing a clear-cut unanimous decision victory.
Questions persist regarding Paul's willingness to face contemporary competitors rather than retired champions, MMA fighters, or journeymen boxers.
The 27-year-old social media star turned professional boxer has maintained his stance and now presents a specific timeline.

"I think it could happen in the next 24 months," Paul said. "I truly, truly believe in my skills and my ability and my power. And the cruiserweight division is seemingly open for the taking on that timeline."
Tyson, whose final pre-retirement bout resulted in a defeat to Kevin McBride 19 years ago, expressed confidence in challenging Paul, citing his entertaining exhibition with Roy Jones Jr. during the 2020 pandemic period.
The abbreviated contest, featuring shorter rounds and heavier gloves, failed to deliver excitement.
The Hall of Fame boxer initiated strong attacks in the opening moments and briefly at the second round's start. Subsequently, he adopted a defensive stance, leading Paul to suggest Tyson's stamina diminished after round three.

Post-match, Tyson remained noncommittal about retirement following this official loss, which adjusted his record to 50-7 with 44 knockouts.
"It depends on the situation," Tyson stated before suggesting a potential match with Logan Paul, who was present ringside.
"I'll kill you, Mike," Logan Paul responded forcefully.
The younger Paul's boxing future remains certain. Beginning his boxing journey approximately 4.5 years ago, he maintains his championship aspirations.

"He's a very good fighter," acknowledged Tyson, who held undisputed heavyweight supremacy from 1987-90, after Paul secured scores of 80-72 and 79-73 twice.
Paul's professional record stands at 11-1 with seven knockouts, his sole defeat coming against Tommy Fury, younger sibling of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
The Netflix-streamed event attracted significant viewership, with Paul suggesting 120 million viewers, promising official figures through Most Valuable Promotions on Tuesday.
Reports indicate Paul earned £40 million, while Tyson received £20 million. Paul previously disclosed his earnings during summer promotions.

The AT&T Stadium attendance reached approximately 72,000, appearing to be an accurate estimate.
"There may never be another moment like this in boxing, but I believe we can find something," Paul said. "And I think there are a few names out there that make sense, that the events will be just as big."
Paul mentioned super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez pre-fight, though such an opponent likely requires several intermediate bouts, considering Alvarez's age of 34.
Paul's promotional team maintains confidence in their entertainment value.
"Boxing is ebbs and flows, ups and downs, big events, small events, medium-size events," said Nakisa Bidarian, Paul's promoter. "Our philosophy is it's not about what is the decision that happens in the ring. It's about the attitude that you have and the product you create and how you entertain the fans. And there's no more entertaining of an athlete than Jake Paul."