Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in a clear win over eight rounds. The younger boxer took the unanimous decision against the 58-year-old retired legend in a bout that left many fans wanting more.
After the fight, some folks claimed it was all set up. Oscar De La Hoya, Carl Froch, and a bunch of people on social media said the fight looked scripted or rigged. Paul's promotional company, MVP, wasn't having any of that. They called those comments "categorically false," "naive," and "insulting."
Mike Tyson's son, Amir, stepped in to clear things up. He said there's no way the fight was rigged.
"We know it wasn't rigged. He just got tired. Jake would move out the way. It looked like he pulled his punches back but Jake's moving. It's not like the pads, he's moving. His gas tank after the third round was just shot. That's all it was. He just kept on staying throughout. He did his best. No holding back, he did the best he could at his age."
Amir explained that his dad couldn't keep up with Jake's movement. It wasn't like hitting the pads in training. The real fight was a different story, and Tyson's energy ran out after just three rounds.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations sanctioned the fight, backing up its legitimacy. But for many watching, the eight rounds didn't live up to the hype.
As for Iron Mike's future in the ring, it looks like this might have been his last dance. Amir shared that his dad's probably done for good this time.
"I think he's done. My step-mom, she's saying he's done and they're a team. That's husband and wife stuff."
Tyson hung up his gloves from pro boxing almost 20 years ago. Now, at 58, it seems he's ready to stay retired for real. Meanwhile, Jake Paul's boxing journey continues, with the young fighter looking ahead to his next challenge in the ring.
