The world of boxing continues to be involved in the controversy of the high-profile confrontation between Mike Tyson58 years old, and the influencer Jake Paul27. The fight, which took place on November 15 at the AT&T stadium in Texas, generated great expectations and polarized audiences, due to suspicions surrounding what was seen in the ring and due to the performance of the former king of the heavy, which was far from its best version.
The result of the fight – a unanimous decision victory for Paul – has opened a wide debate among experts and fans, many of whom speculate that the defeat of Iron Mike, a boxing legend, may have been part of a pre-arranged script. to the event. However, Tyson strongly rejected these claims. Before the microphones of Fox Sports Radio declared: “It was a real fight. No, there was no rigging. “That money is not going to change my lifestyle at all.”. Tyson took the opportunity to explain that his intentions to return to the ring were not linked to economic issues, but rather to a personal desire to rediscover his identity as a boxer.
The fight not only generated controversy due to its outcome, but also due to the visible difference in conditions between both fighters. The physique and performance of Tyson, who had not fought professionally in almost two decades, and had suffered a health scare in June, led to a less explosive performance in contrast to his storied past as heavyweight champion. “The next day, my body was really sore. “My chest, my stomach, everything hurt.”he confessed, stressing that this is evidence of the authenticity of the confrontation, the newspaper adds.
For his part, Jake Paul, known both for his exploits on social networks and for his ascending career in professional boxing (he now has a record of 11 wins and 1 loss), consolidated his fame among supporters and detractors after defeating Kid Dynamite.
In the 80s and 90s, Tyson was known for his extravagant lifestyle and million-dollar expenses. At his peak, the former champion amassed a fortune of approximately $400 million, but he also faced bankruptcies as a result of excessive spending, which included everything from Bengal tigers to a mansion with more than 20 rooms. It is speculated that in the fight against the former Disney factory actor, Iron Mike obtained at least 20 million dollars.
But, beyond how he increased his bank account, the fight broadcast on Netflix returned him to the foreground and injected him with a level of adrenaline that he had not enjoyed since 2020, when he starred in an exhibition before Roy Jones junior.
“That fight was a big climb; We were so high, so euphoric. But when the fight ended, boom! Wow, I felt a little depressed!”he accepted, once again leaving on the table the chance to return to boxing, an idea that his family does not support.
“My stepmom says it’s over, and they’re a team. “That’s a husband and wife thing.”revealed Amirson of Tysonabout the position of Male Spicer. The fight, in reality, should have taken place in July, but the ulcer outbreak that the legendary athlete suffered on a flight to Los Angeles forced it to be postponed.
“I almost died in June. I received eight blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds (11.3 kg) in the hospital and I had to fight to regain my health and be able to fight, so I won,” he stressed after his defeat a month and a half ago.
