‘Best friends’ Jake Paul and Mike Tyson reunite for first time since controversial fight

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson couldn’t look happier to have been reunited after their boxing bout.

The influencer and heavyweight legend met for a controversial eight-round bout last November.

Jake Paul picked up a unanimous decision victory within the fight watched by 60million people on Netflix.

Ultimately, each men were winners as Mike Tyson bought a mansion along with his $20million fight purse.

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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson party together

Donald Trump’s inauguration put people you’d never expect to see together in the identical room on Monday.

Jake Paul was all smiles when he and his brother, Logan Paul, bumped into Conor McGregor.

The trio posed for a viral photo amid talks a few $500million fight between Logan and McGregor.

Later that very same day, ‘The Problem Child’ was videoed partying the night away along with his last opponent.

The 28-year-old will be seen lifting Mike Tyson onto his shoulders as an enormous crowd cheers them on.

“Best friends @miketyson,” Paul captioned the clip that saw him go viral twice in at some point.

In an extended version of the video, Paul and Tyson are joined by his brother and boxing legend Evander Holyfield, who Tyson refused to face in a trilogy bout within the immediate aftermath of his failed comeback fight.

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson claims addressed in official statement

Fans flooded Paul’s comment section with claims that he and Tyson committed a ‘heist’ once they fought.

Many individuals suggested their fight was ‘rigged’ on the time and proceed to achieve this months later.

The unsubstantiated rumors were so widespread that Paul’s promotional company issued an official statement denying the claims.

“Following the wide circulation of incorrect and baseless claims that undermine the integrity of the Paul vs Tyson event, Most Helpful Promotions (MVP) would love to set the record straight regarding the contractual agreements and the character of the fight,” a press release read.

“Each fighters in good faith performed to one of the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight. There have been absolutely no restrictions – contractual or otherwise – around either fighter. Each boxer was capable of use his full arsenal to win the fight.

“Trash talk and speculation are common in sports, and athletes and promoters have to tolerate nonsensical commentary, jokes, and opinions.”

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