An event heard around the world, social media sensation Jake Paul versus “Iron” Mike Tyson for the title in a heavyweight boxing match, was set at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match showcased four fights, including the main event.
Commentators included Rosie Perez, former boxer Roy Jones Jr., and Mauro Ranallo, other guest speakers in attendance were Cedric the Entertainer, Andre Ward, and Kate Scott.
Other appearances not on the guest list included “buffering,” which seemed to steal the spotlight by disrupting streaming services for viewers of the Netflix special. Delayed streams, freezing screens, blackouts, and the familiar frustration of being kicked out of the stream and scrambling for a better connection.
As for the fights, there were some solid performances and interesting backstories, but the main focus was on Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Speculation ran wild following the fight, with some suggesting Tyson may have gone easy on Paul while others pointed to concerns about Tyson’s health, gait, and overall movement.
Some observers raised concerns about Tyson repeatedly biting his gloves due to potential problems with his mouthpiece, which could have impacted his performance. In a post-fight interview, Tyson clarified the situation about his glove biting, jokingly stating that he has a biting fixation.
Eight rounds, 2 minutes per round, two fighters, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, a new beginning for some and closure for another. Both men lasted for the entirety of the scheduled fight and despite Jake Paul taking the win for more punches landed and thrown, both walked away with respect for one another.
The former champ was asked what was next and if he had more in him, Tyson simply responded there was more indeed leaving many to wonder what’s next for the boxing legend. So what’s next for the newest boxing social media superstar Jake Paul? Will he be putting his gloves to rest, or will he find other challengers, only time will tell.
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