Probably the most anticipated fights in current boxing historical past befell on Friday night time at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul stepped into the ring with 58-year-old Mike Tyson, the previous undisputed heavyweight champion.
Although there was no title on the road and the stakes had been totally different than the everyday main boxing occasion, the struggle nonetheless captured widespread consideration — together with from stars within the worlds of sports activities and leisure.
Tyson confirmed some promise early, however the tides rapidly turned within the favor of the 27-year-old Paul. Tyson seemed gradual and unsteady, and Paul was capable of take benefit by successful in a unanimous determination. Tyson went all eight rounds, however the scorecard wasn’t shut as Paul improved to 11-1 in his boxing profession.
There have been many celebrities in attendance, however those that weren’t there in individual had been nonetheless locked in and gave us an array of reactions on social media.
There have been two overwhelming sentiments. Many had been involved for a person of Tyson’s age going by way of such a strenuous ordeal whereas others had been left with a foul style of their mouths as the huge lead-up and advertising and marketing blitz for the struggle finally led to a dud.
NBA legend Magic Johnson fell into the primary camp, saying he ended up turning off the struggle earlier than it ended.
Simply unhappy smh. I minimize it off as a result of I couldn’t watch anymore. It’s unhappy to see Mike Tyson like this as a result of I went to each Tyson struggle.
This struggle tonight was not nice for boxing.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 16, 2024
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III had comparable emotions.
That is really coronary heart breaking to observe 58 yr outdated Mike Tyson within the ring proper now.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 16, 2024
Terence Crawford, who held world championships in 4 totally different weight courses, mentioned he was joyful Tyson did not get damage. In any other case, he blasted the occasion.
I really like Mike Tyson, however they giving him an excessive amount of credit score. He seemed like trash, to coach that lengthy and solely throw 97 punches the entire struggle is loopy. I’m simply glad he didn’t get damage on the market.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) November 16, 2024
Many others felt the identical manner.
Love @MikeTyson. At all times have, all the time will. However 58 is 58. Plus the legs simply wasn’t there. Previous is outdated. Thank God he didn’t get knocked out. Now it’s 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 outdated…
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 16, 2024
Mike not even swinging dawg..
— Trae Younger (@TheTraeYoung) November 16, 2024
Please somebody get Mike outta there
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) November 16, 2024
Mad at myself for staying awake for that.
I do know higher.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 16, 2024
Anyone who had something to do with that Tyson/Paul debacle owes the general public an apology. What
rubbish.— Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) November 16, 2024
No level of that struggle
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) November 16, 2024
Others felt grifted by Netflix or had been fast to make gentle of the whole occasion.
Mike made me get my Netflix account again for nothing
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) November 16, 2024
So I’m on the struggle. & I’m not a boxing knowledgeable…however that was the weakest struggle I’ve ever seen
— Arike Ogunbowale (@Arike_O) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul and Tyson after finessing all people who watched the struggle pic.twitter.com/QyGqB96hDq
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) November 16, 2024
tyson misplaced to an ed hardy shirt that got here to life. streets are performed
— Desus MF Good
(@desusnice) November 16, 2024
Evidently, reactions had been combined — and skewed detrimental — towards the Tyson vs. Paul struggle as a complete.
