Mike Tyson has stated that he would never knockout Jake Paul as his family are big fans of the internet personality.
The YouTuber turned boxer is undefeated in four professional fights, most recently outpointing former UFC star Tyron Woodley in August.
An announcement on an upcoming fight between Paul and Tommy Fury, Tyson's brother, may be made "within the next few days".
The highly-anticipated fight between Paul and former Love Island contestant Fury has long been in the works, with the pair already trading blows on social media in recent months.
Paul recently shared details of a new contract on Instagram, which included a clause that would see Fury have to change his name if he is defeated.
Tyson, meanwhile, made his return to the ring last year in an exhibition fight against fellow veteran Roy Jones Jr.
It was Tyson's first fight since the legendary former world heavyweight champion retired from boxing in 2005 after his shock loss to journeyman Kevin McBride.
And Tyson explained on the ' Full Send ' podcast why he could never knock out Paul.
He said: "My family love Jake Paul."
Tyson admitted he could easily knockout Paul, although he wouldn't want to: "So f***ing easy. Yeah, but I would never. I'd be against my own f***** family. They love this little white motherf*****. You know what I mean?
"He got balls. He's got f****** balls. When you see a white boy with balls, you know. I'm talking about for real, but f*** you motherf*****... Yeah but nah man, let him have his f****** reign."
Paul fought on the undercard of Tyson's exhibition with Jones, knocking out former NBA star Nate Robinson in his second fight as a professional.
According to promoter Frank Warren, Paul and Fury will be set for December 18 in Miami being eyed.
