Jake Paul continues to celebrate his November 15 victory over Mike Tyson, which has polarized the sports world. Despite the divided opinions, Paul’s unanimous decision win secured him a unique achievement: becoming one of only six individuals in history to defeat the legendary “Iron Mike.”
Paul’s youth and agility proved decisive against Tyson, 58, who had not fought professionally since 2005. Paul landed more than twice as many punches as Tyson, with critics attributing his victory to the significant age gap. Many argue that fighting someone 31 years his senior diminishes the achievement.
Paul’s Playful Response
Rather than engaging with critics, Paul has chosen humour to address the backlash. In response to a post on X (formerly Twitter), he jokingly announced his “next opponent” would be a 392-year-old Greenland shark spotted in the Arctic Ocean.
This lighthearted response reflects Paul’s strategy to neutralize online trolls rather than fueling debates.
Paul reportedly earned $40 million from the Tyson fight, adding to his estimated $80 million net worth. His media empire, independent of his brother Logan’s popular imPAULsive podcast, continues to grow.
Despite his success, critics within the boxing community argue that Paul avoids top-tier opponents. Some have called for him to face elite fighters like Canelo Alvarez, accusing him of targeting less challenging competitors.
Paul’s polarizing presence in the boxing world shows no signs of waning as fans and critics await his next move.