Lennox Lewis Says Jake Paul’s Lucky Fight With Mike Tyson Isn’t Sanctioned

Lennox Lewis says he is relieved the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul conflict won’t be a sanctioned bout … saying this weekend if it had been one, he’d be apprehensive for Paul’s security.

Lewis spoke concerning the upcoming superfight whereas out on the CSA sports activities memorabilia present on Sunday in Chantilly, Virginia … and he made it clear, Paul ought to thank his fortunate stars the blokes will struggle below exhibition guidelines.

After all, punches will nonetheless be thrown when the 2 step within the ring — however below non-sanctioned laws, it isn’t anticipated to be practically as aggressive as it might’ve been if it had been the alternative.

And, Lewis clearly believes that is going to save lots of Paul plenty of complications down the street.

“I would feel really bad for Jake Paul,” Lewis stated. “I don’t want him to get hurt.”

Regardless, Lewis says he is pumped for the struggle … saying it must be an excellent bout — an opinion that Canelo Alvarez doesn’t share.

You may recall, the boxing celebrity instructed TMZ Sports activities final month he doesn’t necessarily think it’ll be good for the game.