Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Boxers Make Surprising Admissions After the Fight
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul shared their thoughts after their fight in Texas. Jake Paul explained why he didn’t knock out "Iron Mike," while Tyson revealed who could be his next opponent.
Details. Jake Paul admitted that he made a conscious decision not to knock out Mike Tyson. After his victory, the young boxer stated that he intentionally avoided causing unnecessary pain to the 58-year-old Tyson.
When asked if he slowed down after noticing Tyson's fatigue, Paul responded, "Yes, definitely. Definitely a bit. I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone who didn’t need it."
Mike Tyson hinted that he’s still open to returning to the ring in the future, even personally calling out Paul’s older brother, Logan.
When asked who he might face next, "Iron Mike" responded, "I don’t know, maybe his brother..."
Tyson also explained why he kept biting his gloves during the fight.
"I have a habit of biting my gloves during a fight. I have a fixation on biting," Tyson said.
Reminder. Jake Paul claimed a decisive victory by unanimous decision over the legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson. Both boxers earned significant paydays from the bout. Jake Paul earned around $40 million, while Mike Tyson made approximately $20 million.
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