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Mike’s defeat sparked Tyson Former heavyweight champion before YouTuber Jake Paul, controversy Among fans of international boxing stadiums, fans around the world witnessed a legendary fight that brought them together in Arlington, Texas, USA.
The first comment from Mike Tyson after his defeat against the YouTuber Jake Paul
According to what was published in The Guardian newspaper, after Mike Tyson’s first professional boxing match in nearly 20 years proved to be nothing more than an unequal, high-profile match on Friday night, the former undisputed heavyweight champion said in his first comment after the defeat that he was satisfied. about his performance and hinted that he may still not retire.
Tyson, who returned from a hiatus that lasted 7,097 days, added: I have not proven anything to anyone, but only to myself. I am not one of those men who seek to please the world… I am only happy with what I can do.
Tyson reluctantly admitted that he was suffering from an injury before the fight, but he refused to hold it responsible for the result of the defeat against the YouTuber Jake Paul, during this professional fight.
Tyson: I can’t use that as an excuse
Tyson, who landed only 18 punches out of 97 (18.6%) in the bout, compared to 78 punches out of 278 (28.1%) for Paul, said: I can’t use that as an excuse. If I had done that, I wouldn’t have been there.
While Tyson lost an 8-round unanimous decision at AT&T Arena to boxer-turned-YouTuber Jake Paul in a fight that was broadcast globally to 280 million Netflix subscribers at no additional cost, the 58-year-old managed to win just two rounds on the judges’ scorecards. All three, losing 80-72 and 79-73 (twice), but he finished the match on his feet and remained unbowed.
The former champion paid tribute to Paul, a social media star who has managed to develop into a competent boxer since taking up the sport and turning professional in 2020, before saying he would consider another fight.
Jake Paul: He’s a legend and an icon
Jake Paul reportedly appeared to be nice to Tyson in the final rounds, which was at times an unfortunate display, and the YouTube star bowed to Tyson respectfully in the seconds before the final bell before offering him praise in the immediate aftermath.
After the two embraced each other in the middle of the ring, Paul said: First and foremost, Mike Tyson, it is a great honor. Let us give up the title for Mike.
Paul continued: He is the greatest to ever do this. He is a legend and I look up to him and draw inspiration from him. We would not be here today if it were not for him. This man is an icon, and it is an honor to be able to face him, and he is clearly the strongest man on the face of the Earth.
