Last night Jake Paul defeated hall-of-famer Mike Tyson in one of the most controversial fights of all time. Many within boxing raised their concerns about the fact that now 58 years old, Tyson is not what he once was. None other of these was former WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew.
The fight went as most people expected; Tyson was only able to show minuet sharpness in the early stages of the opening rounds, and Paul was able to control the fight as a result of his age advantage.
To the former YouTuber’s credit, there were many times during the fight where if he wanted to, he could have stopped Tyson, however he chose to stick on the outside and throw a few combinations.
It is unclear whether he did this on purpose as a result of a potential pre-fight agreement.
The most damning stat of the fight is the fact that Tyson threw less than 100 punches and only landed a mere 18.
Before, during, and after the fight, there has been plenty of negativity surrounding the event, particularly how this is a potentially bad look for boxing.
Fan-favourite Tony Bellew was particularly active during the weigh-in when he was ultimately escorted after criticising the event.
Moreover, in line with these views, during and after the fight he posted on his Twitter/ X account.
During the fight, he said, “I’m in the 3rd round and this is killing me to watch it! He’s in pain and exhausted!”
Bellew then went on to say who he thinks is to blame for these crossover fights.
“WE are all to blame for this man!! We are all talking and watching! We have to stop this fool! Don’t tune into him until he fights someone who is fit healthy and not a grandfather! Any proper boxing people helping Paul need to look at themselves ffs!! This is just sad.”
Bellew then went on to offer some credit to Paul.
“I don’t like this stupid idiot kid, but I will say this. He stopped beating on Mike there and showed him some respect and dignity by letting him survive! He didn’t go for the KO there he stepped off him and let him be.. Mike we all adore you king your a super hero to all of us from the proper fight business!”
WE are all to blame for this man!! We are all talking and watching! We have to stop this fool! Don’t tune into him until he fights someone who is fit healthy and not a grandfather! Any proper boxing people helping Paul need to look at themselves ffs!! This is just sad 😔
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) November 16, 2024
https://twitter.com/tonybellew/status/1857655602857525314?s=46
I don’t like this stupid idiot kid but I will say this.. He stopped beating on Mike there and showed him some respect and dignity by letting him survive! He didn’t go for the KO there he stepped off him and let him be.. Mike we all adore you king your a super hero to all of us…
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) November 16, 2024
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