In a thrilling bout between YouTube star Jake Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson last Friday, Paul may find himself forced to pay Tyson $5 million after the latter managed to last eight full rounds in the ring.
Before the fight, Jake Paul issued a challenge to Tyson, saying,
“Mike, if you can outlast me for more than four rounds, I’ll give you $5 million. But if you can’t, you have to get a tattoo that says, ‘I love Jake Paul.’”
Tyson, 58, had offered to raise the bet to $20 million, but he did not publicly respond to Paul’s offer. However, he managed to get through four rounds and even lasted into the eighth, raising questions about whether Paul would be committed to paying the agreed amount.
Tyson, who was fighting his first professional fight in nearly 20 years, put on a good performance considering his age and health. Although Jake Paul won the fight by decision, Tyson showed his strength and resilience, prompting fans to applaud his performance.
“It’s one of those situations where you can lose, but you still win,” Tyson said after the fight. “I’m grateful for my experience last night and I have no regrets about getting back in the ring one last time.”
Mike Tyson has revealed shocking details about his health condition ahead of the fight, as he suffered a serious crisis in June that led to his hospitalization. He said he lost half his blood and underwent eight blood transfusions, and lost 25 pounds during the treatment period.
“I almost died in June, but I was able to get healthy enough to get back in the ring,” Tyson added
. “To stand face to face with a fighter half my age and go eight rounds in front of a capacity crowd is an experience that no one could ask for more.”
The fight broke box office records, with ticket sales exceeding $18 million, doubling the previous record in Texas for combat sports. The fight was also streamed in over 60 million homes on Netflix, causing the platform to crash several times due to the high demand.
The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was more than just a sporting encounter, it was an event that combined physical challenges with exciting bets. While Paul faces the prospect of paying Tyson a huge sum after his bold bet, the fight remains a testament to Tyson’s great boxing legacy and his resilience despite health challenges.
