Boxing fans were treated to one of the most anticipated fights of the year on Friday night, the one between legend Mike Tyson and young star Jake Paul . However, the event didn’t seem to live up to expectations, with many Netflix users experiencing technical issues and a performance that disappointed Tyson fans.
Fight night kicked off with a wave of complaints on social media from viewers who were having trouble watching the Netflix stream. These technical issues significantly affected the atmosphere of the event and angered fans who were eagerly awaiting the fight.
By the time of the main event, the age and fitness gap between 58-year-old Mike Tyson and his younger opponent, 27-year-old Jake Paul , became apparent. Although Tyson managed to get past the eighth round, his performance was far from what fans expected, as he was unable to get close to the more energetic and faster Paul.
Jake Paul managed to dominate the fight, but his style angered the crowd, who kept booing him throughout the fight. Despite his clear victory, many wondered how strong he really was, especially with his statements in the post-match press conference.
At the post-fight press conference, Paul was asked about his performance and whether he gave up any of his offensive power after Tyson clearly showed fatigue. Paul responded,
“Yeah, definitely. I wanted to entertain the crowd, but I didn’t want to hurt someone who didn’t need it.”
When asked if Tyson’s punches were as hard as the legends claim, Paul said they weren’t:
“No… they didn’t hurt me. In fact, none of the punches really hurt me. I might have been a little dizzy against Tommy Fury, but that’s about it.”
Tyson, who returned to the ring four years after fighting Roy Jones Jr. , showed a marked decline in his speed and power. Although Jones praised Tyson’s punching power in the week leading up to the fight, fans did not see the devastating power that characterized Tyson in his prime.
Despite the challenges he faced, Tyson said in a post-fight interview that he was ready to return to the ring in the near future. It seems that the legend still has a great passion for boxing, despite his advanced age.
The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight was one of the most anticipated boxing events this year, but it failed to live up to the expectations of many. However, the event remains a reminder of Tyson’s strength and love for boxing, even as he grew older.