Yo, what’s up guys? I’m not in my usual setup today—I’m on the road—but I couldn’t let this go without talking about the absolute trainwreck of a fight that happened last night. I’m talking about the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. To be honest, I was excited to see this one—at least on paper—but man, this was awful on so many levels. I’ve got a lot to say about this one, so let’s break it down.
The Build-Up: The Weigh-In Drama
Let’s start with the pre-fight drama. At the final weigh-in, things got a little heated when Jake Paul stepped on Mike Tyson’s foot, and Tyson responded by slapping him. Some people said it was intentional by Jake, others thought it was staged for drama, but there was no denying that Tyson was pissed. And honestly, watching Jake try to act like it didn’t hurt was a joke. He tried to brush it off, calling Mike an “angry little elf” and saying the slap didn’t phase him. But come on, Mike Tyson is a legend, and anyone would be rattled by a slap from him.
Then, of course, Jake started talking all kinds of reckless before the fight. He said things like, “I could beat Mike Tyson in any phase of his career.” Bruh, if you think you could’ve taken Tyson in his prime, you’re out of your mind. In the ’80s or ’90s, Tyson would’ve made Jake look like a fool in 10 seconds flat.
Netflix’s Massive Fail: The Stream That Couldn’t Stream
Now, let’s talk about the streaming issues. Netflix promised that this was going to be their biggest live sports event to date. Well, that was a lie. The stream was a disaster. Everyone who tried to watch was staring at a buffering screen, and I’m not exaggerating. I was in a hotel lobby last night with a crowd of people trying to watch the fight, and we all had to scramble to find a working stream. At one point, Antonio Brown was streaming the fight on Twitter and managed to get 6.6 million concurrent viewers. Meanwhile, Netflix, the streaming giant, couldn’t even handle the traffic.
It’s honestly hilarious that one person with a phone could stream a better quality than a billion-dollar company like Netflix. This isn’t the first time Netflix has messed up a live sports event, and it’s honestly getting embarrassing. The whole point of streaming is to make it accessible, but if you’re going to hype it up like this, you better be ready for the demand.
The Fight Itself: A Total Snoozefest
Now, let’s get into the actual fight. I have to be honest with you guys—it was a snooze fest. Tyson started to look wobbly around the third round, and from there on, it was clear he was gassed. It honestly felt like Jake was holding back, and not even really trying to knock him out. He was just throwing jabs and controlling the pace. Tyson, on the other hand, was only able to land about 85 punches, and most of those barely connected.
At one point, Tyson threw a punch that barely moved Jake. And Jake, of course, acted like it didn’t hurt him at all, calling it a “light touch.” Come on, man. You could see Tyson’s power was gone. He just wasn’t the same. And let’s not even get started on Jake’s response to the question about feeling Tyson’s power. He said no punch “really hurt” him. Yeah, right. No one believes that.
Jake Paul’s “Sportsmanship”: Playing It Safe
By the end of the fight, Jake was almost bowing to Tyson in some weird show of respect. It was cringe-worthy to watch. I honestly wish Mike had just taken that moment to knock Jake out while he was practically handing him the chance. But no, instead Tyson opted for a handshake. The whole thing just felt staged.
Mike Tyson, despite looking in decent shape, was clearly outmatched. He’s nearly 60, and Father Time doesn’t go easy on anyone, no matter how many titles you’ve won or how much you train. Tyson’s best shot at winning was probably in the first few rounds when he could’ve gone all out, but it was pretty clear early on that Jake had control.
The Aftermath: More Clout Chasing
After the fight, Jake showed respect to Tyson, calling him “the greatest” and “the toughest man on the planet.” But let’s be real here, Jake wasn’t even in any danger of losing this fight. Tyson was clearly too old and out of shape to keep up. Jake didn’t even need to go all out to win, which is why it felt like he was just playing it safe. If he had knocked out Tyson, I’m sure he would’ve gotten even more praise, but it would’ve left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth.
And then there’s Logan Paul—who just can’t help himself from trying to steal the spotlight. After Tyson said he might want to fight Logan next, Logan went off, saying, “I’ll kill you, Mike.” Man, Logan couldn’t even knock out Dylan Danis, a guy who wasn’t moving in the ring. Do you really think he’s going to beat Mike Tyson, even if Tyson is nearly 60? Please. Logan doesn’t have the skills to back up all that talk.
Jake Paul’s “Legacy”: Fighting Undersized, Past-Prime Opponents
Looking at Jake’s career, it’s clear he’s built a reputation for picking fights with opponents who are way past their prime or just not suited for boxing. His first fight was against Nate Robinson, a retired NBA player. Then he fought Ben Askren, a 40-year-old MMA fighter who isn’t known for his striking. After that, it was Tyron Woodley, another MMA fighter in his 40s. Then he fought Anderson Silva, a 49-year-old former MMA champ. And now, he’s fighting a 58-year-old Mike Tyson.
Jake can keep calling out bigger names, but the fact is he’s never fought someone who’s in their prime, let alone a real, professional boxer. People are still saying he could go up against Canelo Alvarez, but let’s be honest—Canelo would destroy Jake. And the fact that Jake is now trying to act like he’s on Canelo’s level is laughable.
Final Thoughts: A Sad State for Boxing
At the end of the day, last night was just a sad, embarrassing spectacle. Mike Tyson, once the most feared fighter in the world, just couldn’t keep up, and it felt more like watching elderly abuse than a legitimate fight. But, I’ll give Jake credit where it’s due—he’s a marketing genius. He knows how to make money, put on events, and make sure everyone’s talking about him, even if it’s for all the wrong reasons. He probably made millions off this fight, but I don’t know how much longer he can keep this going.
Jake’s been riding this wave of picking off old or out-of-shape fighters for too long. Eventually, he’s going to have to step up and fight someone who’s really in their prime—and when that happens, I think we’ll see a very different Jake Paul.
Anyway, that’s my take on this entire mess. Let me know your thoughts down below. Thanks for watching, and sorry for the rough quality—I’m recording in a hotel room. But I’ll catch you all next week with a fresh video. Peace out.