The highly anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson last Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, received mixed reactions to a disappointing performance that fell short of fans’ expectations. The fight was described as below-par boxing, with only the first two rounds worth watching, while the rest of the rounds left fans disappointed.

Fans showed their disappointment at the end of the fight with boos, and social media was filled with harsh criticism. Many sports figures called the incident “disappointing,” while others, like boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis, chose to criticize Jake Paul, accusing him of using the 58-year-old Mike Tyson to promote a fight that many considered “inappropriate.”

Gervonta Davis, known for his aggressive style both inside and outside the ring, has not hesitated to express his opinion sharply on social media. Davis posted a message on his Instagram account, in which he strongly criticized Jake Paul and called him a “stupid clown” for participating in this fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson.

“To the stupid clown who shared the ring with Mike, you are an idiot for what you did and couldn’t even do a good job… You loser!” Davis wrote.

The message was widely circulated after Michael Benson shared it on his X account, causing a huge uproar among followers.

But Davis did not stop there, but rather published a second message in which he expressed his deep appreciation for Mike Tyson, stressing that this fight cannot erase the legend’s legacy.

“You will always be a legend… whether they like it or not,” Davis wrote in his second letter.
“There will never be another like you! And I understand you very well… All this nonsense means nothing.”

Former boxer Andre Ward, who was an analyst on the Netflix livestream, defended Mike Tyson, saying that he still had that sharp look in his eyes despite his age. Ward explained that the disappointment felt by the audience was due to high expectations that did not match the performance in the ring.

“It is what it is,” Ward said.
“It’s a 58-year-old legend saying, ‘Let me try this YouTuber and see what he’s got.’ I appreciate Mike’s effort in staying fit. I hope people aren’t too disappointed, but come on, he’s 58. What did they expect?”

Ward praised Mike Tyson’s courage in accepting the challenge, explaining that the fight was more of a show than a real fight.

Although the fight did not live up to expectations, Mike Tyson’s legacy as a legendary boxer remains. He is considered one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport, and his past achievements continue to inspire young boxers.

Many analysts see the decision to return to the ring at his age as risky, but it also shows Tyson’s courage and his desire to continue the challenge. Regardless of the outcome of the fight, Tyson remains an exceptional sports icon.

Criticism was not limited to sports figures, but also extended to fans who expressed their dissatisfaction through social media. Many followers described the fight as a “farce,” pointing to the lack of decisive strikes and the overall poor performance. Some also felt that Jake Paul had exploited Mike Tyson’s name to promote himself without providing content worthy of the fans.

The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at AT&T Arena may have generated more controversy than admiration. Between the criticism of Jake Paul and the defenses of Mike Tyson, the question remains: Was this fight a good step to revive Mike Tyson’s name or was it just a spectacle that didn’t add much to his great legacy?

In the end, Mike Tyson remains an indelible legend, while Jake Paul faces constant challenges to prove his worth in the real world of boxing.