Harshest criticism of Mike Tyson after loss to Jake Paul: ‘He had trouble climbing stairs’

President UFC, Dana Whitehas once again ignited the flames of controversy in the world of combat sports, this time criticizing the recent confrontation between Mike Tyson And Jake Paul. Known for his penchant for controversy, he did not hold back when talking about the tournament, which was won by a YouTuber 31 years younger than the former heavyweight king.

The fight, which took place at the Dallas Cowboys stadium, was a success, although the spectacle did not live up to expectations. The UFC president turned to irony to point out the fight and the legendary boxer.

“Mike Tyson was right and I was wrong. I said, “Mike, you’re almost 60 years old.” He said, “Do you really think this damn kid is going to do something to me?” This is not good. It doesn’t knock me out. He’s not going to do that.” They saw him, he tripped while walking along the corridor, he had difficulty climbing the stairs. He was wearing a knee brace and Jake Paul couldn’t do anything to him.

. He made a lot of money and I know people are mad because he stayed home on Friday night, but everyone has Netflixno one paid for it. When Mike Tyson comes along, everyone makes money. Mike Tyson is the best of them all. He was right. Jake Paul couldn’t do anything to him. “He was right and I was wrong,” he lashed out.

In a closer look at the fight, Iron Mike suffered the first decision loss of his career, with Jake Paul boasting that he “kept the life” of the former world heavyweight champion. White explained: “If they didn’t think the fight would end this way, I don’t know what people expected.”

.

The debate White has sparked highlights the ongoing rivalry between these disciplines and how the UFC is trying to position itself as the undisputed leader in professional fighting. From White’s perspective, his champions’ records are living proof of the internal competition that leads to better fights because “there are rarely undefeated fighters in this industry.”

The UFC head has criticized the fight initiative since its announcement and has always looked askance at Jake Paul, who came from the entertainment world and landed in boxing, giving him a new impetus. In fact, he has already had successful evenings with mixed martial arts stars and challenged them in the last few hours. Conor McGregor.

Tyson, for his part, gave a special interpretation of the defeat. “This is one of those situations where you lost, but still won. I’m grateful for last night. I don’t regret stepping into the ring for the last time.

“, he wrote on his account. X (to Twitter).

“I almost died in June. I had eight blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and weighed 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get well so I could fight, so I won.He detailed the ulcer outbreak he suffered on a flight to Los Angeles, which forced the postponement of the fight, which was originally scheduled for July.