Jake Paul’s recent win over Mike Tyson has sparked a wave of speculation regarding the legitimacy of the fight.
While Paul controlled the action from the outset, Tyson, 31 years his senior, struggled to keep up, leading many to question whether the match was fixed.
Sylvester Stallone, famous for his role as the iconic boxer Rocky Balboa, has added his voice to the growing chorus of doubters.
Stallone’s Controversial Remarks
Stallone recently took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the bout, claiming Tyson intentionally “spared” Paul and gave an extraordinary performance that could rival any Oscar-winning act.
According to Stallone, Tyson wasn’t genuinely fighting to win, but instead delivered a theatrical display for the audience.
“I’ve known this unbelievable athlete [Tyson] since he was 19 years old,” Stallone wrote.
“What we saw was him giving one of the great Oscar-winning performances of all time.”
He went on to suggest that Paul should be grateful, adding, “Trust me, keep punching Mike—there will never be a man like you, a gladiator like you, and a soul like you.”
The actor also reminisced about a personal encounter with Tyson, humorously recalling how it felt like being hit by a “runaway bulldozer.”
Stallone’s comments have only heightened the intrigue surrounding the fight and its authenticity.
New Theories Surface About the Fight’s Outcome
Stallone isn’t the only one casting doubt on the legitimacy of the fight. NFL legend Michael Irvin has also contributed to the growing list of theories.
He pointed out that Tyson failed to land his signature “one in the body, one on the uppercut” combination, which many fans expected to see.
Irvin suggested that the absence of these punches might be linked to a clause in Tyson’s contract.
“I was looking for that patent ‘one in the body, one on the uppercut,'” Irvin said on The Herd.
“But we didn’t get that—not a one.”
He further implied that some speculated a clause in the contract prevented Tyson from throwing uppercuts, questioning, “Why wouldn’t Mike Tyson throw an uppercut?”
Tyson’s Struggles in the Ring
While the theories continue to swirl, the reality of the fight is clear.
Tyson, who is much older than Paul, simply couldn’t match his opponent’s pace.
Over the eight rounds, Paul landed 78 punches, while Tyson only managed 18. Tyson struggled just to stay on his feet as the fight went on, and his physical condition deteriorated throughout the match.
Curiously, Paul never seemed to go for the knockout, despite having the upper hand.
This has raised further questions about whether the fight was intentionally held back or if something else was at play.
What’s Next for Paul and Tyson?
The debate surrounding the authenticity of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson isn’t likely to die down anytime soon.
With prominent figures like Stallone and Irvin pushing the idea that the fight might have been staged, the question remains: was it a genuine contest, or was there something more to it?
As more theories emerge, the mystery continues to unfold, leaving fans and experts alike wondering what really happened behind the scenes.
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