Mike Tyson, once known as the "Baddest Man on the Planet," refused to throw any punches on Wednesday as he replied to criticism of his upcoming fight with YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul next month.

The former heavyweight world champion, now 58, will step into the ring in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 15 against a man who is 31 years younger but has only 10 professional fights to his name.

British promoter Eddie Hearn this month dismissed the bout at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium as "dangerous, irresponsible and disrespectful to boxing," saying he would not be watching.