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WATCH: Jake Paul regards Mike Tyson to be the GOAT after beating him

Sports News: Jake Paul spoke highly of Mike Tyson after their bout. The problem child regarded Tyson to be the Greatest of All-time and gave him the flowers.

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WATCH: Jake Paul regards Mike Tyson to be the GOAT after beating him

WATCH: Jake Paul regards Mike Tyson to be the GOAT after beating him (Source: X)

Jake Paul regarded Mike Tyson to be the GOAT after winning his bout. The problem child felt honored to have shared the ring with Tyson and added that he was inspired to be a Boxer due to the legend. Jake claimed Mike to be the toughest and baddest man on the planet and said he expected a tough fight from the 58-year-old.

"First and foremost, Mike Tyson, it’s such an honour. Let’s give it up for Mike. He’s the greatest to ever do it. He’s the GOAT, he’s a legend. I’m inspired by him and we wouldn’t be here today without him. This man is an icon and it’s just an honour to be able to fight him," said Paul after beating Mike.

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"He’s obviously the toughest, baddest man on the planet; it was really tough like I expected it to be," added Jake Paul. After all the hype in the world, the match did not live up to the expectations. Many believed it would be a good fight.

'I’m just happy with what I can do' - Mike Tyson

The fans were disappointed with a lot of things. The streaming quality of Netflix was pathetic and the fans have been complaining it more than appreciating the two Boxers. The fact that Tyson could not perform the way he used to at his prime led to the disappointment among the fans.

Age was a big factor in the bout without a doubt. Tyson could throw only 97 punches of which only 18 landed. On the other hand, Jake threw 278 punches and landed 78 of them. The match ended with a scoreline of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73 in Jake's favor.

Tyson claimed that he accepted Jake's challenge just for the sake of fighting. He claimed there was no need for him to prove anything. The legendary Boxer said he was happy to be back in action. "I came to fight. I didn’t prove nothing to anybody, only to myself. I’m just happy with what I can do," said Tyson after losing to Paul.

 

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