Mike Tyson playing against Jake Paul was an unexpected fight that grabbed the attention of many UFC fans worldwide. The fight was live-streamed only on Netflix. Only Netflix subscribers could watch the match. More than 65 million viewers watched the unexpectedbattlet, and it goes in history as one of the most watched gaming events. It has become not only the biggest boxing event of the year but also of boxing history.
In the list of the most viewers, this game stands at 10th, with the 2022 Qatar Football World Cup final between France and Argentina leading the charts. That final got a whooping 5 billion views. The event amassed 18 million dollars, with over 70,000 fans enjoying the fight. Other events on the list are the Olympics 2018, Beijing, and the Annual Tour of France, having a billion viewers.
Mike Tyson against Jake Paul was scheduled to be played on 15th November 2024. Mike Tyson retired in 2005 after a 20-year-long career. Before Jake Paul, he played his last match in an exhibition against UFC champion Roy Jones Jr. At the age of 58; he was in the ring after four years against Jake Paul.
One of the reasons for this much hype created among fans for this match was legendary boxer Mike Tyson, who was in the ring after four years. That was an unexpected collab between the two. Jake Paul is a YouTuber turned boxer with half of Tyson’s age. Another reason was the slap that Paul received from Mike during the final face-off between the two.
Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul during the final face-off before the much-awaited boxing match of the year. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's boxing match date and time had been announced one week before the match. Fans were going wild for the game, especially after Paul got slapped.
In a last faceoff between legend Tyson and Paul before the match, Tyson moved toward Paul and slapped him. Security and Paul’s team rushed in quickly after he got slapped to separate them. After getting separated, he said that the talking was over and went back. Paul, in response, after getting slapped, said to Tyson that he was going to be knocked out tomorrow.
Fans reacted to that slap in mixed ways.
Mike Tyson is a former American legendary boxer who played 58 matches, won 50, and holds two world boxing championship titles. He has lost only five games in his whole professional boxing career. Recently, he was suffering from a stomach ulcer and fortunately recovered from the disease.
On the other hand, Jake Paul is an American boxer who was formerly a YouTuber and played some acting roles. Starting his professional boxing career in 2018, he won his debut match against Deji Olatunji. He played only 11 professional boxing matches, winning ten and losing only one.
Logan Paul came on the scene in support of his brother. After his brother Jake got slapped, Logan Paul posted on X.com in his support and warned Mike Tyson that the boxing result would be devastating for him. He said:
"My brother got slapped by Mike Tyson, iconic, but a grave error."
Furthermore, he said that his brother would win the match.
“This fight just became personal for Jake. Tomorrow's outcome will be utter devastation for Mike; the new face of boxing will be crowned tomorrow."
While both were slamming each other on media, fans were excited about the match. That was one of the year's most significant boxing events at the AT and T stadium in Dallas, Texas. Fans had mixed reactions to this match. Some say that the game was scripted. Others say that they still are fans of Mike Tyson. He is a legend. At the age of 58, he still fought very well.
Twenty years old, Sydney Thomas was a ring girl for a boxing event between Paul and Tyson. After a successful boxing event gaining 60 million viewers worldwide, she also gained popularity among the fans. She gained 300,00 followers in no time. Fans are calling her the unexpected star of the night. Tyson’s fans, after being disappointed in the game results, posted that:
“The only good thing to come out of that circus fight.”
Sydney expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be in the ring with legendary boxer Mike Tyson and YouTuber turned-boxer Jake Paul. She said that:
“Getting the opportunity to step into the ring with Mike Tyson and Jake Paul for such a historic fight is something I never imagined I’d be able to say. Words can’t describe this moment or how grateful I am to be part of such an amazing team. History was made, and I’m truly honored to have been a part of it.”
Tyson vs Paul was the biggest event of the year, but Sydney got popularity by going viral on social media and gaining followers.
After the fight, Tyson posted on Instagram that he was grateful for last night and that he had no regrets that he played that match against Jake Paul.
“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night—no regrets about getting in the ring one last time. I almost died in June—I had eight blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25lbs in the hospital and had to fight to get healthy, so I won. To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish eight rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you!”
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