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Featured Columnist IVNovember 17, 2024
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Mike Tyson misplaced decisively to Jake Paul on Friday night time, however UFC president Dana White thought Iron Mike proved one thing within the ring nonetheless.
Through the press convention after UFC 309, White advised reporters that “I used to be flawed” in pondering Paul would soundly beat and maybe knock out the previous heavyweight champion.
“You noticed him, he tripped when he was strolling down the [aisle], he had a tough time strolling up the steps,” White stated. “He had a knee brace on and Jake Paul could not do something to him. He made a ton of cash and I do know individuals are mad you stayed dwelling on a Saturday night time however you did not pay for it. When Mike Tyson reveals up, everyone makes cash. I haven’t got to inform you guys. You guys know. Mike Tyson is the A++++ aspect of that factor. He was proper. Jake Paul could not do s–t to him. He was proper and I used to be flawed.”
MMA Junkie @MMAJunkie
“Jake Paul could not do sh*t to him.”
Dana White admits he was flawed about Mike Tyson returning to boxing. pic.twitter.com/p8degj1bio
Paul vs. Tyson was a case the place neither fighter actually gained.
Tyson landed a complete of 18 punches throughout eight rounds, per CompuBox. Nearly as good as he regarded in coaching main as much as the combat, the boxing legend was each bit his age (58) when the bell rang Friday at AT&T Stadium.
Paul, in the meantime, was in a no-win scenario when it comes to his repute as a boxer.
If he had scored a knockout, then individuals would’ve pointed to the actual fact Tyson is a long time previous his prime. Failing to place Tyson on the canvas, particularly with as little offense as he mounted, makes the YouTuber-turned-pugilist look even worse.
Stephen A Smith @stephenasmith
Love @MikeTyson. At all times have, at all times will. However 58 is 58. Plus the legs simply wasn’t there. Outdated is previous. Thank God he did not get knocked out. Now it is time for @jakepaul to get within the ring with a Prime-10 fighter — or Hell, a Champion. No extra BBall gamers, strikers from MMA, or previous…
Paul wasted little time calling out high stars from fight sports activities as he seems towards his subsequent occasion.
No one questions the 27-year-old’s capability to attract cash. He and Tyson may have earned someplace within the eight figures from Friday night time when the entire income is counted.
Ought to Paul need to be taken extra severely as a boxer, although, he wants to really problem himself within the ring.
