Fans claim Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new fight footage emerges

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Josh L

Fans claim Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new fight footage emerges

FIGHT fans have claimed that fresh footage of Jake Paul’s clash with Mike Tyson proves the fight was “fixed”.

Former apparent Heavyweight champion Tyson returns after a 19-year professional hiatus to chat with YouTube sensation in a Texas fight last friday.

Mike Tyson returned to the ring last week to face Jake Paul — Mike Tyson returned to the ring last week to face Jake PaulCredit: GETTY

The boxing legend was defeated by the judges' decision from the YouTuber — The boxing legend was defeated by the judges’ decision from the YouTuberCredit: GETTY

Some fight fans claim that the video of Paul avoiding Tyson's right hand proves that the fight was "fixed" — Some fight fans claim that the video of Paul avoiding Tyson’s right hand proves that the fight was “fixed”Credit: NETFLIX

The boxing The legend looked 58 years old when he tried to pose any serious threat and was defeated by decision.

It seemed that Paul could kill beloved Tyson if he set foot on him gas.

But some fight watchers claimed new footage of Paul sticking his head out after a slow and telegraphed right hand showed Tyson was also going easy.

Slow-motion footage of Paul’s defensive work began making the rounds on social media, sparking unsubstantiated claims that he had struck a pre-match deal with Tyson.

READ MORE TYSON VS PAUL

In the caption accompanying the video, one wrote on X: “Just in case anyone is in doubt…”

Another said: “If this was real, Tyson would have destroyed him and been out of the ring in less than 2 minutes.”

And another said: “Maybe it was a knockout punch that Tyson obviously did.”

One remarked: “Fake as f**k.”

BEST FREE UK BOOK BOOKING OFFERSWITH

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson round by round

MIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring did not end with the fairy tale that fans dreamed of.

SunSport’s boxing pundit Wally Downes Jr sums up one of the darkest and most memorable nights in boxing history.

And he did not hold back, sharply assessing the sensation in social networks of Jake Paul.

Round one

Paul says “I love you Mike” before the opening bell rings. He quickly escapes and holds the boxing legend.

Tyson gets a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a right.

Verdict: 10-9 Tyson

Second round

Paul ran away in the first leg and held on like we thought he would.

First it was with Tommy Fury, and now with Mike Tyson. This is smart because Tyson will get tired. Paul marks Tyson’s body with a straight right.

Tyson looks exhausted now. After 180 seconds, the battle was over.

Verdict: 10-9 Tyson

The third round

Legend can’t even hold his shield. As expected, this is a waste of time. Pavlo ran away until the 58-year-old was tired.

Now they are shooting ducks in a barrel. This is where Tyson can get hurt. Paul lands a couple of awkward punches and Tyson staggers back.

Tragically after three.

Verdict: 10-9 Pavlo

The fourth round

This is pure garbage. The crowd is bored, shouts are heard.

It’s just two tired big lumps going at it. One is a legend, the other is a promoter.

Verdict 10-9 Paul

Fifth round

Paul lands body shots and goes straight for the head, while another one-two chops the badge.

Tyson can’t hold the mouthpiece, he gasps for air. Paul lands a left hook, but then so does Tyson.

Verdict 10-9 Paul

Sixth round

Thank goodness these weren’t three minute rounds. We get about four shots per round.

Tyson chokes in the air, but replays show that the left hook caught Paul’s beard.

Verdict 10-9 Paul

Seventh round

Tyson jabs and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits that it was a “sad” sight.

AT&T Stadium was absolutely stinky. Paul looks as tired as Tyson.

Verdict 10-9 Paul

Eighth round

Go back to YouTube, Jake. You are an excellent con artist. But you were never a boxer.

Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson got his money and stayed safe.

But what a ridiculous performance from Paul to add to his stinkiness with Tommy Fury.

Verdict 10-9 Paul

SunSport’s final scorecard is 78-74 in favor of Jake Paul

Click to read full step-by-step breakdown.

Another chimed in: “Strike?!”

The fixing accusations quickly caught the attention of Paul, who responded sharply to Brother Logan’s message A carefree podcast.

Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after failing.

“Problem Child” said: “People are like, ‘Oh, it’s rigged because look at it on the tablets.’

“He didn’t do that in combat.”

“Because someone is f***ing back, you dumb motherfuckers.

“You don’t understand mine powermy shot, my speed, my ability and my footwork to avoid those shots.

“And all of a sudden he literally jumps in the air – he can’t hit me like that.”