Jake Paul’s promotional company has labeled speculation that his victory by unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was a “inaccurate and unfounded” fabrication.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer won the 58-year-old former world heavyweight champion over eight two-minute rounds in a controversial bout on November 15. The fight was scored 80-72, 79-73, 79-73. I agree with the 27 year old.
Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, which partnered with Netflix for the most-streamed global sporting event in history, asserted in a statement released Monday that it complied with all appropriate regulations for the fight as approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. . (TDLR).
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Sky Sports’ Andy Scott gives his thoughts on the Tyson vs Paul fight.
“Both players played with good intentions and did their best with the goal of winning,” MVP said in a statement.
“Neither fighter had any restrictions, contractual or otherwise. Each boxer was able to use the full power of his arsenal to win the fight. Any agreement to the contrary would be a violation of TDLR boxing rules.”
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However, reactions to the fight have raised questions about its authenticity from some of the sport’s biggest names, including Hall of Famer Oscar de la Hoya, who posted on social media: “Everyone is wondering how this fight went down.” We’re talking about whether it’s done or not.
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Sky Sports’ Andy Scott gives his thoughts on the Tyson vs Paul fight.
“I believe it was scripted and I believe Tyson was definitely restrained. Look, I’m a fighter and I can see that.
“It went on their record and was approved. Jake Paul paid to have a W on his record! For what? For personal satisfaction?
“I keep saying this, if you want to be a real fighter like you say you want to be, what are you doing? Who’s next? Joe Biden? You’ve got to fight a real fighter.”
Paul himself added fuel to the fire when he was asked in his post-fight press conference whether he had taken his foot off the gas in the third round.
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Paul admitted he didn’t want to hurt Tyson after defeating the former heavyweight world champion by unanimous points decision.
“Yes, definitely a little bit,” he told reporters. “I wanted to show my fans a great side, but I didn’t want to hurt anyone who didn’t need to be hurt.”
MVP said it was “illogical and foolish” to suggest that the company would risk its new, potentially lucrative partnership with Netflix by breaking the rules.
“Insulting and speculation are common in sports, and athletes and promoters must tolerate nonsensical comments, jokes and opinions,” the statement said. “But suggesting anything other than giving these athletes their best is not only naive, it’s an insult to the hard work they’ve put in. “It is,” he added. To their skills and to the sport itself.”
