In an event that has the boxing world buzzing with controversy, Jake Paul's recent clash with boxing legend Mike Tyson has ignited claims it was rigged.
Fans and skeptics alike are raising eyebrows over new footage from last Saturday's fight in Texas, suggesting the bout may have been "fixed."
The fight marked Tyson's return to the ring after a 19-year hiatus, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown with YouTube celebrity Jake Paul.
But some viewers are now questioning the integrity of the match, pointing to a specific moment in the third round as evidence.
A 10-second clip shared widely across social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), shows Tyson apparently pulling a punch that could have been a knockout blow.
As Paul lowered his left glove, exposing his jaw, Tyson's right hook seemed ready to end the fight—only to be abruptly withheld.
The video has sparked a flurry of conspiracy theories, with the original poster on X saying: "Proof that the fight was rigged, fake and Tyson was holding back throwing the fight for Money."
This sentiment was echoed by numerous fans, one of whom commented: "If it was real Tyson would have destroyed him and been out of the ring in less than 2 minutes."
Another added: "That may have been the KO shot that Tyson obviously pulled."
The backlash reached Jake Paul, who vehemently refuted the claims on his brother Logan's Impaulsive podcast.
An irate Paul dismissed the accusations of rigging, attributing the missed punches to his own skill in the ring.
"People are like, ‘Oh it’s rigged because look at him on the pads," he ranted. "‘He didn’t do this in the fight.’ Because someone is f*ing punching back, you dumb fks. You don’t realise my power, my jab, my speed and my ability and footwork to get out of the way of those punches. So then all of a sudden, he’s literally throwing at air - he can’t land those punches on me."
As the debate rages on, the boxing community remains divided. Was the fight a legitimate sporting event, or was it a choreographed spectacle designed for entertainment and profit?
As more footage and analysis come to light, the truth may eventually emerge, but for now, the controversy only adds to the legend of what was meant to be a blockbuster bout.
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