Piers Morgan has taken back his words about Jake Paul's boxing matches. The British journalist recently called Paul's fights "boring and fake," but he's now changed his tune.
Jake Paul didn't take kindly to Morgan's comments. The 28-year-old boxer threatened legal action, bringing in high-profile lawyer Alex Spiro. Spiro, who's represented big names like Elon Musk and Jay-Z, made it clear they meant business.
"I have been retained by Mr. Paul to seek legal redress for the damage he has suffered. If someone uses their public platform to damage him and the sport with lies, there will be consequences."
Faced with the threat of a lawsuit, Morgan quickly backpedaled. He took to his X account to clear things up:
"What I meant is that his fights have been predominantly against older and past their prime opponents, which can be lucrative for both parties and have value as entertainment, but do not show how he compares to currently ranked boxers and therefore do not give a good picture of the sport. I did not mean to suggest that the outcome was predetermined, and I certainly did not mean to imply anything illegal."
Paul didn't hold back in his response. He stated, "I have dedicated my life to boxing and I will not allow those in the public eye to damage me or the sport I love and respect, without consequences."
Many of Paul's followers reckon Morgan changed his tune because he's scared of getting sued. But Morgan's not done yet. He's invited Paul onto his TV show "Uncensored" to hash things out face-to-face.
In a surprising twist, Morgan even praised Paul for his intention to fight Anthony Joshua, calling it a "brave and serious step in his career."
This back-and-forth highlights the ongoing debate in boxing about the legitimacy and competitiveness of certain fights, especially those involving newer entrants to the sport like Paul.
