
*After months of hype and extravagant promotion, the matchup between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson left many fans disappointed, to put it lightly.
The highly anticipated bout, which was streamed live on Netflix (to 60 million+) accounts in an unprecedented event for the platform, fell short of expectations and prompted backlash from notable figures in the boxing community, according to SecondsOut.
At 58 years old, Tyson stepped back into the ring against the 30-years-younger Paul, raising concerns about the potential for serious injury. Fortunately, Tyson managed to go the distance in the eight-round fight. However, those hoping to evaluate Paul’s boxing skills were left unsatisfied, as he seemingly held back during the match. The fight concluded with Paul improving his record to 11-1, but did little to shed light on his abilities as a boxer.
The entire contest drew the ire of many in the boxing world, who had predicted its disappointing outcome months prior, and the event’s overall appeal hinged on one highlight: the fiery rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Taylor narrowly edged out Serrano, delivering an exhilarating performance that saved the night from being a total loss.

Gervonta Davis with a message for Jake Paul: “you a whole bozo for this and you didn’t get the job done” pic.twitter.com/6cpXb0ucOw
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Following the fight, reactions from the boxing elite flooded social media. Undefeated three-weight world champion Gervonta Davis took to Instagram to blast Paul, calling him a “whole bozo” for his lackluster performance.
Davis’s comments underscored the frustration felt by fans and professionals alike, highlighting a shift in the boxing narrative where sensationalism has overshadowed genuine talent. In a surprising twist, Paul was quick to accept Davis’s challenge for a future bout.
“I’d be down,” Paul said of Davis in a press conference Friday night. “Let’s run it. Like, I’d be super, super down,” before taking a jab at Davis’ height.

Given Paul’s history of calling out established boxers, including Conor McGregor and the ever-dangerous ‘Tank’ Davis, the potential for big showdowns looms on the horizon.
As Jake Paul contemplates his next move, the future remains shrouded in uncertainty. While he claims that he’s eyeing a fight with boxing superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, many consider that a long shot. Possible opponents also include fighters from the UFC or a highly anticipated rematch with Tommy Fury, the only man to have defeated him in the ring.

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