Who will win Tyson-Paul fight? Boxers offer predictions NBC Chicago [Video]

A historic boxing matchup will take place Friday night in Arlington, Texas: Boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson will take on social media star Jake Paul. It will be the first time Tyson is returning professionally in 19 years.

“Anything can happen,” said Shaun Tallon, the president of the USA Boxing IL Association. “The age difference is huge, the skill difference is different, it’s just a really odd match in general.”

Tyson is 58 years old, and Paul is 27.

“Tyson still has a lot, he’s got the punch still. You never lose your punch, but you lose your reflexes,” Tallon said. “The ability is still there, the question is… how long is his gas tank going to last for him?”

In the late 1980s and early 1990s Tyson was one of the most feared heavyweight boxers, known for brutal knockouts. However, he has not fought professionally since 2005 when he lost to Kevin McBride.

Meanwhile, Paul gained fame …