Mike Tyson's return to the ring against Jake Paul has sparked debate in the boxing world. The fight, which took place in November 2023 at AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ended with Paul winning by unanimous decision.
Evander Holyfield, a former Tyson opponent and boxing legend, has raised eyebrows with his comments about the bout. On The Big Podcast With Shaq, Holyfield shared his suspicions:
"It looked suspicious. He didn't look stable."
When asked if he'd ever been approached to participate in a scripted fight, Holyfield firmly stated:
"No, I don't think I could do that."
The fight marked Tyson's first return to professional boxing in nearly two decades. At 58 years old, Tyson hadn't fought professionally since 2005. Before the match, training videos showed Tyson's trademark speed and power, leading some fans to believe they might see glimpses of the old Tyson in the ring.
However, the eight two-minute round fight ended with Paul dominating and winning by unanimous decision. The outcome left some fans wondering if the fight had been scripted, though most boxing figures have dismissed these claims.
Holyfield isn't alone in commenting on the fight. Roy Jones Jr, another boxing legend, has also shared his thoughts on the bout, though the details of his opinion weren't specified.
The fight made history as the first boxing event broadcast live on Netflix, adding to its significance beyond the ring.
While speculation continues, the boxing community remains divided on the nature of the Tyson-Paul bout. Holyfield's comments have added fuel to the ongoing discussion about the authenticity of high-profile exhibition matches in the sport.
