Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Fight outcome sparks controversy
Huge money and significant interest. That's a concise summary of the much-discussed fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. In sporting terms? The internet star won, but controversies surrounding the event persist. Jake Paul denies accusations of fight-fixing.
The confrontation between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was a major event in the boxing world. The internet sensation challenged the 58-year-old boxer and emerged victorious. The fight attracted substantial interest, not only in the United States. At its peak, it was viewed by 65 million people and was broadcast by Netflix.
Jake Paul earned $40 (£32) million from the fight, while his opponent made $20 (£16) million. It was naive to think that once the boxers left the ring, the debate surrounding the fight would cease.
There were many accusations on social media about the fight being fixed in favour of Jake Paul. Not only opinions but also recordings emerged, suggesting that Mike Tyson did not fully employ his skills in the match against the younger opponent. Jake Paul responded plainly to the accusations.
I mean, what do they want? They just want me to lose. That’s the only way they would’ve thought it was entertaining. This is fighting. This is the sport. What do you want? What happened, happened. All possibilities are there when you go into a fight - says Jake Paul.
People don’t realise my power, and my jab and my speed and my ability, and my footwork to get out of the way of those punches, so then all of a sudden he’s throwing at, literally, air. He can’t land those punches on me - adds Jake Paul.
After the high-profile fight and the discussions surrounding it, Jake Paul's next appearance in the ring will also draw significant interest. And will Mike Tyson return? Nothing is impossible.
