Was Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson scripted? The answer is obvious after the “leaked script” | Boxing sport

Jake Paul’s farcical victory over Mike Tyson made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The event was broadcast live to an audience of millions and few were satisfied with what they saw on a tough night for boxing.

Anyone who sincerely hoped for a Tyson victory was at best optimistic and at worst downright naive. He would never stand a chance against a man half his age and in the shape of his life, regardless of boxing ability.

It was always a one way affair with Iron Mike not doing anything of note except for a few early shots in the first round. In total, he only threw 97 shots, and Paul ran all over him, despite the fact that almost no one considered him a worthy opponent.

Before the event, there were rumors that it would be removed after an unsubstantiated document appeared on social networks. He claimed to provide a round-by-round breakdown of what would happen in great detail, predicting a knockout victory for Paul.

In the end, the result was different, with the YouTube star winning on points after eight grueling rounds. The truth is, no one could have scripted such a boring fight that was essentially Paul’s vanity at the expense of a living legend.

This author sympathizes with those who stayed up until the early hours of Saturday morning and parted with their hard-earned money to watch a fight that went down like a lead balloon, given the circus around it and the lack of entertainment.

Some viewers may have thought Tyson would have a chance after watching his training footage, but a few select clips can make anyone look like Muhammad Ali in the same way that a YouTube highlight reel can make any soccer player look like Lionel Messi.

The only possible conclusion to draw from the fight is that it wasn’t scripted, because why would anyone want it scripted?

That Tyson beating Paul at the weigh-in was the highlight of fight week says a lot. It was a huge disappointment for those hoping to see a decent passage, but those who could see through the facade weren’t expecting much.

Tony Bellew, who spoke to Paul in an interview with Express Sport before the fight, made a great point on social media. He suggested that people should resist the temptation to watch these events because the public interest is what keeps them going.

However, when the fight peaked at 65 million viewers Netflixit seems that in the foreseeable future there is no end in sight to these ridiculous spectacles. Dark times indeed for boxing.