Jake Pauls Promotional company Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has strongly denied allegations that its recent boxing match against Mike Tyson was “rigged”. The fight, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Texas and was broadcast live on Netflix, saw 27-year-old Paul secure a unanimous decision victory over 58-year-old Tyson.
Although the fight is an officially sanctioned professional contest, many viewers speculate about its authenticity.
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In response to these claims MVP released a statement Addressing the rumors circulating:
“Trash talk and speculation are commonplace in sport, and athletes and organizers must tolerate nonsensical comments, jokes and opinions. But to suggest anything other than the full commitment of these fighters is not only naive, but an insult to the work they put into their craft and to the sport itself.”
Paul's business partner and MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian also addressed the allegations, particularly those that suggested contractual limitations on Tyson's performance:
“The only thing that bothers me is the ongoing nature of the narrative and people saying the fight is rigged. How would you have viewed the contract from the start that Mike Tyson couldn't throw an uppercut? This is beyond crazy.”
Bidarian emphasized the fight's legitimacy, highlighting its regulation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and partnership with Netflix:
“This was a professional fight regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. And we were partners with Netflix, the largest media company in the… For anyone who might suggest that this was….”
Jake Paul himself
during an appearance on his brother Logan Paul's “Impaulsive” podcast. He dismissed the allegations of manipulation and attributed Tyson's performance to his own boxing skills:
“People say, 'Oh, it's rigged, because look at him on the pads, but he didn't do that in the fight.' Because someone hits back with their finger, you stupid Fs. You don't notice my strength, my speed, my agility and my footwork to avoid those punches.
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The fight, which marked Tyson's return to professional boxing after a 19-year hiatus, attracted widespread attention. It was reportedly seen in 65 million homes. Despite the large number of spectators
with some fans and commentators questioning its authenticity.
The recent boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson sparked controversy in the boxing community. Prominent figures such as Oscar De La Hoya and Carl Froch claim the fight was staged. De La Hoya criticized Tyson's performance, claiming it appeared to be scripted, while Froch speculated that the terms of the contract ensured Paul's victory.
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and actor Sylvester Stallone expressed similar views, suggesting that Tyson held back during the fight. Stallone even described Tyson's performance as “Oscar-winning,” implying that it was more theatrical than competitive. These allegations come despite the fact that the fight was a professionally sanctioned contest that was streamed on Netflix to millions of people worldwide.
Paul has faced similar allegations in his other high-profile fights.
