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Outrageous Claims of Fixing Surface After New Fight Footage Emerges
Fight fans are up in arms, alleging that fresh footage from the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bout proves that the fight was fixed. Former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson made a comeback after a 19-year hiatus to face off against YouTube sensation Paul in a Texas showdown last Friday.
Tyson, at 58 years old, struggled to pose a serious threat and ultimately suffered a decision defeat, leading viewers to speculate that Paul could have taken him out if he had pushed harder.
Viewers Point to New Video as Proof of Rigged Bout
Some fans claim that a slow-motion clip showing Paul evading a slow and telegraphed right hand from Tyson is evidence of a fixed fight. The clip circulated on social media, sparking baseless allegations that a prefight agreement had been made between the two.
Comments on the video ranged from, "Just in case anyone had doubts…" to "If it was real Tyson would have destroyed him and been out of the ring in less than 2 minutes." Others accused Tyson of pulling punches and labeled the entire match as "rigged."
Jake Paul Responds to Fixing Accusations
Paul, also known as 'The Problem Child,' addressed the fix allegations on his brother Logan's Impaulsive podcast. He vehemently denied the claims, emphasizing his power, speed, jab, and footwork that allowed him to evade Tyson's punches.
In a scathing response to the accusations, Paul stated, "People are like, 'Oh it's rigged because look at him on the pads. He didn't do this in the fight.' Because someone is f***ing punching back, you dumb f**ks."
