November 16th 2024.
The highly anticipated Netflix fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul did not go as many had expected. Despite his legendary status, Tyson was convincingly beaten by Paul in their match. This unexpected outcome left many boxing fans shocked and disappointed, including fellow boxer Terence Crawford.
Crawford did not hold back in his criticism of Tyson's performance, stating that the 58-year-old "looked like trash" in the ring. It was clear that Tyson struggled to keep up with his 27-year-old opponent throughout the fight, and even failed to land a single punch on Paul in two of the eight rounds. Roy Jones Jr, who was commentating for Netflix, also noted that Tyson seemed unstable on his feet.
In the end, Paul emerged as the winner via unanimous decision, with all three ringside judges scoring the fight in his favor. This defeat was a blow to Tyson, who had been training since July for the fight after having to pause his preparations in May due to a stomach ulcer. Despite the praise he received for his display against Paul, Crawford was not impressed and felt that Tyson was given too much credit.
In a post-fight statement, Crawford expressed his love for Tyson but also criticized his performance. He found it "crazy" that Tyson only threw 97 punches throughout the entire fight after training for so long. However, he was relieved that Tyson did not sustain any injuries in the ring. Another legendary boxer, Andre Ward, who was an analyst for Netflix, also had some insights on the match.
Ward praised Paul for easing off on Tyson when it became clear that the 58-year-old was struggling to keep up. He acknowledged that Tyson's age played a significant factor in his performance and commended him for getting in shape and facing a much younger opponent. Ward also acknowledged that some people may not fully understand the nuances of boxing and may have unrealistic expectations for Tyson's performance.
In the end, Ward also speculated that Paul may have been "carrying" Tyson in the ring, meaning that he purposely did not go all out in order to pay respect to the boxing legend. Despite some criticism and disappointment, it was clear that both Paul and Tyson showed incredible sportsmanship and respect for each other in the ring.
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