Jake Paul has hit back at critics who suggested his victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson in their highly anticipated fight last Friday night was rigged. The event, streamed on Netflix from Arlington, Texas, saw Tyson, 58, deliver a sluggish performance, leaving fans questioning what happened to the former power-punching champion.
However, Paul, who claimed a lopsided decision in his favor, insists that the fight was not fixed. In a heated discussion on his podcast, Impaulsive, Paul lashed out at those who doubted his abilities, attributing Tyson’s struggles to his own skillset.
“People are calling it rigged because Tyson wasn’t landing punches, but that’s because someone’s punching back!” Paul said. “My power, speed, jab, and footwork were on full display. Tyson couldn’t hit me because he couldn’t catch me. I mean, what do they want? They just want me to lose. That’s the only way they would’ve thought it was entertaining.”
Paul further explained that while Tyson was difficult to hit due to his elusiveness, the lack of action didn’t make the fight any less legitimate. He likened the bout to a boring NFL game, saying, “Sometimes there are games where neither team scores much. And it’s still a real game. What happened, happened.”
Paul also pointed out that despite Tyson’s reputation, he was a difficult opponent to manage. “I was missing a lot of punches,” he admitted, “I don’t know how he gets off to side like that. I wish he had put up a better fight so I could have shown more, but he was just surviving.”
It’s important to note that Tyson’s health and physical condition have been a concern in months leading up to fight. Earlier this year, the former heavyweight champion required hospitalization and couldn’t walk unassisted. Despite this, Tyson lasted all eight rounds, a feat Paul acknowledged as impressive for a fighter of his-age and condition.
As the fight continues to spark debate, Paul’s victory stands as another chapter in his controversial boxing career. For now, the YouTube star turned boxer is eager to silence his critics, emphasizing that sometimes, a fight is simply a fight, regardless of nostalgia or expectations.
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