Jake Paul Defends Victory Over Mike Tyson Amid Rigging Allegations

The 27-year-old influencer-turned-boxer and his team deny claims that his win against the 58-year-old boxing legend was staged, calling the accusations an insult to the sport.

Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in an eight-round match streamed on Netflix, but the fight has been overshadowed by allegations that it was rigged.
Paul's promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, released a statement emphasizing the fight's legitimacy and condemning the rigging accusations as naive and insulting.
Critics, including combat sports journalist Kevin Iole, have questioned the credibility of the bout, highlighting Tyson's long-past prime and Paul's history of questionable matchmaking.
Paul addressed the controversy on his brother Logan's podcast, dismissing the rigging claims and describing Tyson as a challenging opponent despite his age.
The fight has reignited debates about Jake Paul's place in professional boxing, with critics urging him to face elite opponents in their prime to prove his abilities.