Joseph Zucker@@JosephZuckerIncluded Columnist IVNovember 17, 2024
Mike Tyson lost decisively to Jake Paul on Friday night, however UFC president Dana White believed Iron Mike showed something in the ring.
Throughout journalism conference after UFC 309, White informed press reporters that “I was incorrect” in believing Paul would peacefully beat and possibly knock out the previous heavyweight champ.
“You saw him, he tripped when he was strolling down the [aisle]he had a difficult time strolling up the stairs,” White stated. “He had a knee brace on and Jake Paul could not do anything to him. He made a lots of cash and I understand individuals seethe you stayed at home on a Saturday night however you didn't spend for it. When Mike Tyson appears, everyone earns money. I do not need to inform you guys. You guys understand. Mike Tyson is the A++++ side of that thing. He was. Jake Paul could not do s– t to him. He was ideal and I was incorrect.”
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Paul vs. Tyson was a case where neither fighter actually won.
Tyson landed an overall of 18 punches throughout 8 rounds, per CompuBox. As great as he searched in training leading up to the battle, the boxing legend was every bit his age (58) when the bell called Friday at AT&T Stadium.
Paul, on the other hand, remained in a no-win scenario in regards to his credibility as a fighter.
If he had actually scored a knockout, then individuals would've indicated the reality Tyson is years previous his prime. Stopping working to put Tyson on the canvas, particularly with as little offense as he installed, makes the YouTuber-turned-pugilist look even worse.
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Paul squandered little time calling out leading stars from fight sports as he looks towards his next occasion.
No one concerns the 27-year-old's capability to draw cash. He and Tyson will have made someplace in the 8 figures from Friday night when all of the earnings is counted.
Ought to Paul wish to be taken more seriously as a fighter, however, he requires to in fact challenge himself in the ring.
