The American Jake Paul did well not to box with all his might. Mike Tyson who definitely doesn’t need to wear gloves anymore, the former WBC cruiserweight champion told Grigori Drozd .
On Friday, Tyson, 58, lost to Paul, 27, in an eight-round boxing match by unanimous decision. The fight took place in Arlington (USA). It was previously reported that Paul’s fee would be $40 million and Tyson’s would be $20 million.
— If you look at the photo, then the battle, to tell the truth, was boring. Although just seeing Mike Tyson in his black briefs, black boxers with no socks is an amazing sight. Images straight out of childhood. There were thoughts: “Is it really him?” So there are two impressions. But the fight was a bit boring. But a lot of money is paid just for Mike Tyson to put on gloves, attend press conferences, go through the weigh-in procedure and enter the ring – Mike Tyson alive and real. It wasn’t a duel. Thank goodness Jake Paul was smart enough not to try his best and test his strength and skills on Mike Tyson. It was truly a demonstration. Thank goodness Tyson didn’t miss any strong punches, Jake Paul held back, he’s good at that.
Tyson is 58 years old… Yes, 20 million is a big sum, but still… It’s one thing to play table tennis, and another to suddenly miss a powerful shot. They are different things. Of course, Tyson shouldn’t continue to compete. He shouldn’t have done this 20 years ago, and even more so now. This is my personal opinion. Let him be a guest at boxing events, an announcer, a presenter, a showman, but just don’t wear gloves. That’s my opinion. It’s still healthy, it’s no joke. “Mike Tyson must remain the Mike Tyson we all remember,” Drozd told .
Tyson had his last official fight before the fight with Paul in 2005. In total, the ex-champion’s record includes 50 victories (44 by knockout) and seven defeats. The 27-year-old Paul’s boxing statistics are 11 wins (7 by knockout) and one loss.
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