The confrontation between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium not only attracted attention because of the result, but also because of Paul’s controversial attitude, causing him to receive heavy criticism from fans.
Video summary of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul match
The confrontation between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium, Texas, which ended on the morning of November 16, became an event that attracted a lot of attention, but not only because of the result on the ring. After the decision victory over the 58-year-old boxing legend, Jake Paul received a wave of heavy criticism from fans. The reason stemmed not only from the quality of the match but also from his disrespectful attitude towards his opponent.
During the match, Jake Paul caused controversy when he deliberately stuck his tongue out at Mike Tyson, an action that was considered unprofessional and insulting to the boxing icon. However, what made many people even more upset was the final moment of the match. When the referee announced Paul as the winner, “Iron Mike” proactively reached out to congratulate him, but Paul calmly ignored it, creating an ugly image in the eyes of the audience.
“Historic match”, or disappointing performance?
Despite the win, Jake Paul’s performance failed to convince fans. Tyson, at 58, was no longer in top form, struggling to move and strike, making him an easy target for his 31-year-old opponent.
One user on X commented: “Jake Paul couldn’t beat a 60-year-old man with weak knees. This is not a victory, it is a shame.”
Basketball legend Magic Johnson also spoke out: “It’s sad. I can’t continue watching. This fight is not good for boxing.”
Before the fight, Jake Paul was under pressure from fans and the media for repeatedly avoiding professional boxing opponents. Journalist Jacob Detamore once asked him: “When are you going to fight real fighters in your weight class?” But instead of answering directly, Paul expressed his dissatisfaction.
After the fight, the criticism grew even more intense. One fan wrote: “Paul should fight someone his own age. Tyson is a legend, but he is old.”
Attraction or just a “trick”?
Despite the criticism, the fight was a huge profit for Jake Paul, who once claimed he would earn $40 million and “take down the legend”. However, his continued selection of older or retired opponents has many questioning his professionalism and true career goals.
Jake Paul may continue to draw crowds with his name, but can he earn respect as a real fighter? The fight with Mike Tyson left more questions than answers.