Mike Tyson makes honest admission about fight with YouTuber Jake Paul
Millions of us tuned in to watch Jake Paul take on Mike Tyson.
With the November 15 bout grabbing headlines for weeks in the run-up, it's no surprise that Netflix struggled to keep things running smoothly.
It's been nearly 20 years since Iron Mike officially retired from boxing, and although he's since had a couple of exhibition fights and famously took on Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, there have been complaints that the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world isn't what he used to be.
With everything from accusations that the rules were changed to make it 'easier' on Tyson to the idea the whole thing might've been rigged in Jake Paul's favor, the boxing match continues to drum up controversy.
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Jake Paul has been on the warpath since he claimed a victory based on a judge's decision, starting a pretty public feud with Tommy Fury, announcing his retirement from influencer boxing, and throwing out challenges all over the place.
While Paul has had plenty of challenges also sent his way, it looks like he'll be back in the ring before too long.
Tyson has reiterated that he's still retired, although a cryptic mention of 'the sky is the limit' suggests he's got big plans for what comes next.
Speaking to 7 News Miami, Tyson has explained how his fight with Jake Paul went by in a flash: "Magically. It just happened so quick. 8 round were over fast. I wasn’t tired. I wasn’t sweating. I didn’t understand that."
Saying it was over in the blink of an eye, Tyson puts to bed the idea that he was struggling against Jake Paul.
The YouTuber has faced plenty of flak for taking on Tyson, with his harshest critics telling him to fight someone his own age.
Some who watched the fight said it was 'sad' to see Tyson in the ring, with others saying he looked like a shadow of his former self.
Still, there are plenty fighting in Tyson's corner.
Speaking to 7 News Miami at the pop-up event, one fan said: "It’s Mike. I am here to see Mike. Mike’s the goat...I grew up watching him and he’s an inspiration to everybody. I mean he’s a champion. He’s one of the greatest ever."
Another added, "I think if he let go, I think it would’ve been a much quicker fight. I think he could’ve knocked him out in the first or second round to be honest."
As for Tyson being 'tired', his words seemingly contradict what his son told Seconds Out. Amir Tyson suggested: "He just got tired. Jake would move out the way. It looked like he pulled his punches back but Jake’s moving. It’s not like the pads, he’s moving."
Saying that his dad's gas tank was 'shot' by the third round, Amir concluded: "He did his best. No holding back, he did the best he could at his age."
It's important to remember that while Tyson has clearly put in the work when it comes to training, he's been out of the professional game for a long time. Put it this way, we wouldn't fancy taking a punch from him.