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Francis Ngannou admits he was bothered by Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: 'It just hurt me to see Mike there in that situation'
Fernando Quiles - November 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou admits he didn’t like seeing a 58-year-old Mike Tyson vulnerable against a far younger Jake Paul. Many fans and analysts had concerns going into the boxing match between “Iron” Mike and “The Problem Child.” After all, Paul is a 27-year-old and despite not being the most seasoned or credible boxer, he does have some pop in his punches. Ultimately, the fight took place inside AT&T Stadium and Paul won the bout via unanimous decision.
Mike Tyson responds to callout from former boxing rival Evander Holyfield: “The trilogy is our friendship”
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
Mike Tyson has responded to a recent callout from long-time boxing rival and fellow legend Evander Holyfield. Last weekend, Mike Tyson took part in a professional boxing bout for the first time in almost 20 years. While he looked lively early on, he faded in a big way and slipped to a decision defeat at the hands of Jake Paul. In the eyes of many, the contest resembled an exhibition as opposed to something even remotely competitive.
Jake Paul goes after Dana White following criticism over Mike Tyson fight
Harry Kettle - November 18, 2024
Jake Paul has taken a shot at UFC president Dana White after the latter criticized the nature of his win over Mike Tyson. Over the years, Jake Paul and Dana White have made it crystal clear that they aren’t big fans of one another. While Jake has been a bit more forward with that than Dana, the UFC boss has certainly taken the bait with many of the things that ‘The Problem Child’ has said.
Dana White admits Mike Tyson "was right" about his boxing match with Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - November 17, 2024
UFC president Dana White has admitted that Mike Tyson was right about his boxing showdown with Jake Paul. When Mike Tyson announced that he’d be battling Jake Paul in a boxing match, many eyebrows were raised. One of the big reasons for that, of course, is that he’s 58 years of age. Despite this factor, he pushed forward through injury and made the fight happen.
Jake Paul admits carrying Mike Tyson during parts of their boxing match
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
Jake Paul has admitted to carrying heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson through portions of their boxing match last night. So, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is officially in the books. Many were concerned about what this fight would look like and in the end, it felt like a bit of an anti-climax. While Tyson certainly had bursts of energy here and there, he didn’t really throw a whole lot of volume throughout the course of the eight-round bout.
Fight fans slam Netflix for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson streaming issues
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
Fight fans and some UFC fighters slammed Netflix for the streaming issues during Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson last night. On Friday, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson was streamed across the world on Netflix. It was the first real combat sports event of its kind, and it’s safe to say the viewership was big. While the official figures are still unconfirmed, this felt like the kind of move that represented a shift in momentum toward streaming services.
Francis Ngannou sends warning to Jake Paul following Mike Tyson fight: "I'm gonna give him 2 or 3 slaps"
Chris Taylor - November 15, 2024
Current PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou sent a warning to Jake Paul following his victory over Mike Tyson. Paul (11-1) and Tyson (50-7) squared off in a professional boxing match scheduled for eight two-minute rounds earlier this evening at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Pro Boxers react after Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson
Chris Taylor - November 15, 2024
Following the conclusion of tonight’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bout, several pro boxers took to social media to share their thoughts on the contest. Paul (11-1) and Tyson (50-7) squared off in a professional boxing match scheduled for eight two-minute rounds this evening at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 15, 2024
After months of buildup, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will finally collide inside of the squared circle this evening in Arlington, Texas. Paul (10-1) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a sixth-round TKO victory over Mike Perry this past July in Tampa Bay (see that here). That victory marked ‘The Problem Child’s’ fourth in a row, as he had previously scored first-round knockout victories over Andre August and Ryan Bourland, as well as a unanimous decision win over UFC legend Nate Diaz.
REPORT | Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will make upwards of $60 million for Netflix boxing match
Josh Evanoff - November 15, 2024
Tonight’s professional boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will be quite the payday for both. ‘Iron Mike’ is set to head to the boxing ring for the first time in a professional capacity in nearly two decades. Back for the first time since a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has made his name by largely defeating UFC veterans, last stopping Mike Perry in July.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Fight Card, Start Times, Where to Watch
Harry Kettle - November 15, 2024
It’s almost time for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson to square off in an absolutely huge boxing match in Arlington, Texas tonight. The wait is almost over. After months and months of build up, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to square off this evening at AT&T Stadium. In one of the biggest combat sports events of the year, Paul will go up against 58-year-old Tyson – one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
WATCH | Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul during faceoff following weigh-in
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2024
Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul during their faceoff following weigh-ins on Thursday night. After the ceremonial weigh-ins, Tyson and Paul had their faceoff when the former heavyweight champ slapped Paul.
58-year-old Mike Tyson attempts to ease age concerns ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul: "I'm going to be okay"
Josh Evanoff - November 12, 2024
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has attempted to ease concerns ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring in over four years. Mike Tyson last competed in an exhibition contest against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, fighting to a majority draw. Four years on from that night, the former heavyweight champion is set to return against Jake Paul. However, this bout won’t be an exhibition.
Jake Paul plans on calling out Canelo Alvarez after beating Mike Tyson: “We will fight to see who actually is the face of boxing”
Harry Kettle - November 12, 2024
Jake Paul has revealed that he plans on calling out Canelo Alvarez if he’s able to defeat Mike Tyson on Friday night. This Friday, Jake Paul will battle Mike Tyson in a huge boxing match. It will be broadcast globally on Netflix, with the expectation being that millions all around the world will tune in to watch the fight. In many ways, in the streaming era, it’s the first contest of its kind to be shown to such a large audience.
WATCH | Mike Tyson sends Jake Paul chilling message ahead of boxing match: "He's a manufactured killer"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is tired of waiting around to fight Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring in a professional capacity in nearly two decades. Mike Tyson’s last professional fight came in June 2005, against journeyman Kevin McBride. However, despite being up on the scorecards, the former heavyweight champion quit on his stool. In his post-fight interview, Tyson admitted that he didn’t like the sport anymore.
Mike Tyson opens up on medical scare that forced him to postpone the Jake Paul fight: “I was defecating tar”
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has opened up on the medical scare that forced him to postpone the initial date for the Jake Paul fight. As we know, Mike Tyson is set to do battle with Jake Paul next week in a blockbuster boxing match. The two will compete on a global stage with the fight being broadcast across Netflix all over the world.
Jake Paul’s girlfriend expresses concern ahead of Mike Tyson bout: “He’s scary, he’s super strong”
Harry Kettle - November 6, 2024
Jake Paul’s partner has said she’s nervous heading into his scheduled boxing showdown with Mike Tyson next weekend. As we know, Jake Paul will battle it out with Mike Tyson next Friday night in a blockbuster boxing match on Netflix. It’ll be streamed around the world and, as you can imagine, it’s considered to be a pretty controversial fight.
Roy Jones Jr. shares surprising prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Roy Jones Jr. has shared his prediction for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match next weekend. Tyson and Paul are set to box live on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in a professional bout. Although Paul is a -310 favorite while ‘Iron’ is a +240 underdog on FanDuel, Jones Jr. believes Tyson will pull off the upset and could even finish the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer.