Jake Paul Claims He “Didn’t Want to Hurt” Mike Tyson After Defeating the Boxing Legend

Jake Paul shocked the boxing world after defeating Mike Tyson by unanimous decision. 

Jake Paul Admits Holding Back Against Mike Tyson

The Netflix-streamed event was highly anticipated but ended with mixed reactions from fans. Paul revealed he held back during the fight, citing respect for Tyson, 58.

“I didn’t want to hurt someone who didn’t need to be hurt,” Paul stated post-fight. He noted Tyson struggled to keep up, leading him to take it easy.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer emphasised that his focus was entertainment, not aggression. Fans, however, were divided over the match’s pace and energy.

Tyson’s Slap Sparks Pre-Fight Controversy

Tensions flared during the weigh-in event when Tyson slapped Paul. The altercation occurred after Paul accidentally stepped on Tyson’s toe.

“I was in socks, and he had on shoes,” Tyson said. He called Paul’s action deliberate, labelling him a “f*ing a hole.”

Paul shrugged off the slap, saying, “I didn’t feel a thing.” Despite the pre-fight drama, he downplayed its impact on their matchup.

Paul Criticises Tyson’s Performance in the Ring

Jake Paul was unimpressed with Tyson’s in-ring performance, calling the match “boring.” He accused Tyson of focusing on survival rather than engaging.

“I couldn’t get him to engage me or slip shots,” Paul said. He blamed the lack of action on Tyson’s reluctance to fight aggressively.

The 27-year-old remains unfazed by critics, saying, “I don’t care what people say.” Paul’s victory continues to spark debates about his place in boxing.

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