Jake Paul, the ex-youtuber who converted to boxing, and Mike Tyson, the legendary heavyweight champion, are the protagonists of one of the most media-focused fights of recent years. With more 70,000 people presented at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and millions of viewers synchronized in streaming, the skin generated a mix of admiration and criticism, setting a tone in the landscape of contemporary boxing.
The event, broadcast by Netflix, marked a coup in the history of streaming. The platform announced that 60 million dollars they win the fight, achieving a maximum of 65 million simultaneous transmissions. Jake Paul also stated what's more 120 million people they attended the show. Netflix defined the meeting as a “mega event”, demonstrating its social impact and its ability to “break records”.
However, the quality of the fight was much desired by boxing purists. Paul earned a unanimous decision victory over one shot that many labeled as disappointing. Tyson, a sus 58 years old and with almost two decades left of professional boxing, he launched alone 97 shots and connected 18 of them. Paul, with his advantages in youth and his physical condition, was able to overcome his rival, improving his professional record. 11-1.
A Pelea who divided opinions
Tyson's return to the ring thrilled many of his veteran followers, but also left others with an empty feeling. Evander Holyfield, who was one of Tyson's great rivals in his heyday, called the skin “no buena” and did so in a wistful tone. For your part, Magic JohnsonNBA legend, expressed his discontent in such a blunt way: «Tuve que apagar la pelea because it was simply sad. This wasn't good for boxing”, he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Criticism does not limit Tyson's behavior. Many have called for Paul to match himself against his significantly more prominent rivals, as he previously did with Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz, all UFC coaches who were past their prime in the combat sport.
Exboxer Tony Bellew received criticism, while fanatics did not follow Paul's fights before facing more competitive opponents. «I shouldn't see it until I'm skinny with someone who is fit, healthy and isn't an abuelo», he commented. On the other hand, Olympic gold medalist Nicola Adams made sure that if Tyson was in his best form, he would be angry with Paul. «Let's be honest, a young Mike Tyson completely annihilated Jake Paul this night», wrote in his social networks.
A show enriched by contrast and memes
The skin between Tyson and Paul was preceded by a very high-quality match between Katie Taylor Yes Amanda Serranoquienes offered a thrilling revenge in which Taylor reclaimed her title as undisputed world lightweight champion. This contrast returned even more technical shortcomings than the main event, causing many to describe the skin between Tyson and Paul as “basura”.
The build-up to the fight followed the typical lead of a major boxing event, with verbal exchanges between players and tense moments such as a jab Tyson threw at Paul during training. Without embargo, when they both entered the ring, I made it clear that Tyson, with him 58 years oldI couldn't physically compete against a much younger rival.
The world championship in four divisions, Terence Crawfordopenly criticized Tyson's gesture: «I love Mike Tyson, but he's giving her too much credit. It took a long time to launch only 97 coups all the time. It's a locura.” His comments reflect the sentiment of many fanatics who hoped for more from the legendary boxer.
For his part, Jake Paul defended his focus in the fight, stating that he would avoid seriously resisting Tyson. “I wanted to offer a show, but I didn't want to meet someone who didn't need to be respected,” he declared after the show. These words only fueled criticism, as some spectators consider it to validate the desired naturalness of the meeting.
In addition to public criticism, social networks were filled with memes that mocked the quality of the skin and the technical problems experienced by Netflix during the broadcast. Although the event attracts millions of spectators, its overall reception has been very positive.
Jake Paul's future and Tyson's legacy
Despite the controversy, Jake Paul already has the mirada puesta in his next desafíos. Before the fight against Tyson, Paul expressed his interest in facing him Canelo Alvarezone of boxing's biggest stars, and launched a goal at Conor McGregor for a mixed martial arts fight. These ambitions reflect his desire to cement himself as a legitimate figure in the world of combat deportees, even if he still faces skepticism from the boxing community today.
As for Mike Tyson, even though he hasn't officially announced his retirement, I thought this might have been his last appearance in the ring. In a publication in X, Tyson reflected on the experience and revealed important details about his health before the skin: «Casi muero en junio. Tuve 8 blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 12 pounds in the hospital. All you need to do is to be healthy and be able to skin.”
Despite the defeat, Tyson expressed gratitude for having the opportunity to return to the ring. «That my children used to meet me dear to dear with someone from my older generation in front of a small stadium is something that no man can ask for. I appreciate it”, he wrote.
The future of both peleadores, although uncertain, continues to generate expectation. As Paul looks to broaden his career by taking on mayor-caliber opponents, Tyson appears to be closing a longer chapter in his legendary trajectory.
An event that marks a debate on modern boxing
The skin between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson may not be recorded as a great technical bout, but without a guy it made a figure in contemporary boxing. It represents the rise of multimedia events that prioritize entertainment over sport, fooling a massive audience but raising questions about which way the box is being touched.
While the fight generated record crowd numbers and regret, it also eliminated tensions between traditional boxing and the growing influence of social networks and entertainment in the industry. For better or worse, this event is an example of how modern boxing is evolving, and both Paul, like Tyson, played a central role in this transformation.
