Featured Columnist IVNovember 17, 2024
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Mike Tyson misplaced decisively to Jake Paul on Friday evening, however UFC president Dana White thought Iron Mike proved one thing within the ring nonetheless.
In the course of the press convention after UFC 309, White told reporters that “I used to be fallacious” in considering 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 house on a Saturday evening 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 fallacious.”
MMA Junkie @MMAJunkie
“Jake Paul could not do sh*t to him.”
Dana White admits he was fallacious about Mike Tyson returning to boxing. pic.twitter.com/p8degj1bio
Paul vs. Tyson was a case the place neither fighter actually received.
Tyson landed a complete of 18 punches throughout eight rounds, per CompuBox. Nearly as good as he looked in training 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 state of affairs by way of his status as a boxer.
If he had scored a knockout, then individuals would’ve pointed to the actual fact Tyson is many years 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. All the time have, at all times will. However 58 is 58. Plus the legs simply wasn’t there. Previous 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 prime stars from fight sports activities as he seems towards his subsequent occasion.
No person questions the 27-year-old’s potential to attract cash. He and Tyson may have earned someplace within the eight figures from Friday evening when all the income is counted.
Ought to Paul wish to be taken extra significantly as a boxer, although, he wants to truly problem himself within the ring.
