In a scene that can only be described as “relentless,” boxing legend Mike Tyson absolutely dismantled YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a sparring session that left fans and trainers alike questioning whether Paul should’ve stayed in the ring with a heavyweight icon.
The sparring session, which took place at a private gym, was supposed to be a friendly workout—emphasis on “supposed.” Tyson, known for his ferocious knockout power and unrelenting style, reportedly came out swinging from the start, showing no mercy as he repeatedly pummeled the younger, lighter Paul.
The chaos reached a peak when Tyson landed a brutal uppercut in the second round, sending Paul’s mouthguard flying across the ring. Seconds later, it became clear that this wasn’t just a knocked-out mouthpiece—the YouTube star’s teeth had joined it, scattered across the canvas in a way that made everyone in the gym reconsider the meaning of “sparring.”
“I knew Mike was strong, but this is just… wow,” one onlooker said, as Paul’s team scrambled to recover what was left of his dignity—and his teeth. A few members of Jake’s entourage were seen frantically collecting the pieces, while others stood around looking confused, as if they hadn’t been briefed on how real this session was going to get.
Paul, ever the showman, managed to remain standing after the blow, though his expression seemed to suggest he was questioning his career choices. “I’m fine, I’m fine,” Paul muttered through the blood, though his voice lacked the usual bravado. Tyson, for his part, appeared unfazed, giving Paul a half-smile that only added to the surreal nature of the encounter.
In the aftermath, Paul’s camp was forced to call in a dental specialist to repair the damage—an unfortunate reminder of the difference in skill, experience, and sheer power between a 54-year-old Tyson and a self-taught YouTube boxer still figuring out how to avoid punches to the face.
Boxing fans were quick to weigh in on social media, with many expressing their disbelief over Paul’s decision to spar with Tyson in the first place. “He’s lucky Tyson didn’t actually kill him,” one fan tweeted, while another wrote, “Jake Paul’s teeth will be selling for more than his next pay-per-view event.”
While Jake Paul may have learned a harsh lesson about boxing’s brutal realities, Tyson once again reminded the world why he is still considered one of the greatest to ever step into the ring—whether it’s for an exhibition or, apparently, a sparring session that turns into an unexpected lesson in humility.
