Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has issued a chilling warning to YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul ahead of their highly anticipated grudge match, making it clear that he plans to bring Paul’s boxing career to a swift and brutal end. Known for his ferocity in the ring, Tyson didn’t hold back in a recent interview, where he vowed to “finish” Paul once and for all.

“Jake better shut the sh*t up before I shut it for him,” Tyson said, sending a stark message to the younger fighter. “I’ve been around this sport for decades, and I’m not here to play games. When I step in that ring, it’s to finish careers, not play with them.”

The tension between the two has been building for months, with Paul, the controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer, making headlines for calling out seasoned fighters and staging high-profile bouts. While Paul has achieved success in the ring, defeating former MMA fighters and other celebrities, Tyson’s warning suggests that he views their upcoming clash as something far more serious.

Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history and is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous fighters to ever step into the ring, made it clear that Paul’s antics and brash confidence have not gone unnoticed. “He’s been talking a lot, but it’s different when you’re in the ring with someone who’s been there and done that for real,” Tyson warned. “This isn’t social media, this is boxing. And in boxing, you don’t play around if you want to survive.”

Paul, known for his polarizing personality and loud trash talk, has yet to respond directly to Tyson’s statements, but he has shown confidence leading up to the fight, even suggesting that he could pull off an upset. However, fans and analysts are skeptical about Paul’s chances against a fighter with Tyson’s pedigree, despite Tyson being in his 50s.

Tyson’s chilling words signal that, despite his age, he still possesses the same ruthless mentality that earned him his fearsome reputation. And while he may no longer be in his prime, the former heavyweight champion’s power and experience make him a formidable opponent for anyone stepping into the ring.

The boxing world is now bracing for the showdown between Tyson and Paul, with many expecting a heated and brutal contest. Whether Paul can back up his bravado or Tyson will indeed “shut him up” remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the stakes are high, and Tyson is in no mood to let the YouTube star off easy.