Tony Bellew is concerned about Mike Tyson’s health ahead of his shock fight with Jake Paul later this year.

‘Iron Mike’ will square off against Paul on July 20 at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Texas live on Netflix.

Several members of the boxing fraternity have expressed their concerns about the potential health implications Tyson faces in boxing a man 31 years his junior.

Tyson will have just celebrated his 58th birthday by the time he steps between the ropes while Paul is in his physical prime at 27.

Bellew shared his fears about the contest during an interview with Spin Bet.

“I am worried about it personally, but listen, you don’t know what’s been agreed between the two,” he said.

“It’s frightening that Mike Tyson is going back into a boxing ring against somebody who is more than 30 years younger than him. It’s just a bit nuts.

“I’m hoping that the fight is a bit of a circus and a bit scripted because I wouldn’t want to see Mike get hurt in any way shape or form.

“Let’s see what happens. He is going to be getting paid an awful lot of money and nobody has the right to stop him from doing that.”

The rules for the fight are yet to be officially announced although organisers are reportedly trying to get the contest sanctioned as a pro bout under the auspices of the Texas Boxing Commission.

But the fight could still be called off should Tyson fail to return favourable electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrocardiogram (EKG) results.

The EEG evaluates a fighter for brain disorders, with heart problems detected by the EKG.

Should the former heavyweight champion of the world pass those tests and is granted a pro licence, he would fall just shy of being the oldest professional boxer of all time.

Currently, that distinction is held by Steven Ward, who boxed Jody Meikle in a pro bout at the age of 59 back in 2015.

The last time Tyson fought under a professional rule set he was retired on his stool by Kevin McBride.

He looked like a shell of his former self as he was battered from pillar to post by his adversary, who never amounted to being anything more than a domestic-level heavyweight.

That fight happened in 2005 when Tyson was 38 and saw the end of an electric career that took in multiple accolades come to an end. He still holds the record for youngest heavyweight champion, which he earned in 1986 when he knocked out Trevor Berbick.

As he nears 60, it is unlikely the former undisputed heavyweight champion will fare much better than he did against McBridge when comes up against Paul.