Mike Tyson Addresses Rumors Around Fight With Jake Paul

The latest fight between 58-year-old Mike Tyson and social media star Jake Paul has left the boxing community in a frenzy. Even though the fight attracted a lot of attention, it also caused a lot of debate, with many fans doubting its validity.

Jake Paul has been accused of fight-fixing ever since he made the move from YouTube sensation to professional boxer. After he defeated Tyson, those accusations only grew more intense, with detractors accusing the former heavyweight legend of faking the bout to earn a large sum of money.

For the first time, Tyson responded to the criticism by vehemently denying any foul play. In an interview, Tyson said: “It was a real fight,” “The next day, my body was really sore. My chest, my stomach-everything was aching,” “That fight was such a big ascend, we were so up and high. But when the fight’s over, boom! Wow, I’m kind of depressed a little bit,”

He clarified that the physical damage the fight caused to his body was sufficient proof. When watching the much-anticipated battle on Netflix, fans hoped to catch glimpses of the former Mike Tyson, the fearsome knockout artist who once ruled the sport. Rather, they saw a 58-year-old who appeared his age lose to a much younger Jake Paul. Tyson categorically denied the rumor that the bout was staged after his defeat.

Discussions over the current status of boxing and the expanding popularity of celebrity bouts have also been rekindled by the fight. With Tyson’s bout with Paul acting as the most recent flashpoint, critics contend that these incidents put entertainment and financial gain ahead of the integrity of the sport.

The post Mike Tyson Addresses Rumors Around Fight With Jake Paul appeared first on BlackSportsOnline.