Netflix entered the world of combat sports with a controversial fight one yr ago today.
The worldwide streaming platform staged its first live boxing event on November 15, 2024, they usually selected a polarizing matchup to kick things off.
Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson on Netflix, with the previous Disney star having his hand raised over an opponent 20 years older than him at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The age gap between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the ex-heavyweight world champion caused loads of backlash within the lead-up to the fight. But that didn’t stop 59,666 people from securing tickets and 60 million households from tuning in live.
Most were left disenchanted, nonetheless, after fears over Tyson’s physical condition became a reality as he struggled to placed on much of a fight against ‘The Problem Child’.
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Jake Paul said it was Mike Tyson’s fault he couldn’t ‘placed on a show’ of their controversial Netflix fight
Given the wave of criticism directed at Jake Paul for opting to fight a 59-year-old boxing veteran, it was no surprise to see that only grow after how the bout unfolded.
UFC legend Don Frye said Paul vs. Tyson made him wish to “vomit,” and he was not the one distinguished name calling out the Cleveland native and Netflix for putting it on. Others, meanwhile, were hoping for a more entertaining affair.
Speaking on the post-fight press conference, Paul addressed those that were left frustrated by the lackluster contest, insisting that he planned to placed on more of a show but was limited by Tyson’s struggle to make it through the match.
“I wanted to present the fans a show, but I didn’t wish to hurt someone that didn’t should be hurt,” Paul said.
“I attempted to present the perfect fight I possibly could, but when someone’s just surviving within the ring, principally it’s hard to make it exciting.
“So I couldn’t really get him to interact me or slip shots and do something super cool or whatever,” he added.
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Mike Tyson vows to knock out Floyd Mayweather in 2026
Against the desires of a lot of his fans and boxing peers, Tyson doesn’t seem like done within the ring.
59-year-old Tyson is planning to face Floyd Mayweather in 2026. While a precise date stays unconfirmed, the pair announced a controversial exhibition grudge match back in September.
‘Iron Mike’ is promising an improved performance and even recently vowed to knock out the retired 50-0 star.
“It looks that way, as I anticipated. It looks like he’s (Mayweather) going to get knocked out,” Tyson told Hard Rock Bets during a recent interview.
“It’s [the fight] going to supersede all of the fights and all of the glory he had before this. That is taking boxing to a brand new level. Almost ‘God status’,” he added.