Jake Paul has claimed he took pity on his rival Mike Tyson after explaining why he did not attempt to knock out the beleaguered boxing icon.

The talking finally stops tonight as Mike Tyson makes his return to the boxing ring to fight Jake Paul in Dallas. It is nearly 20 years since ‘Iron Mike’ last fought as a professional, when he retired on his stool against Kevin McBride, but at the age of 58 he will once again lace up the gloves and step between the rings.