One of the most talked-about and viral moments of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight came during the weigh-ins when Tyson slapped Paul, making headlines within seconds. The event, however, was surrounded by controversy, as Paul faced backlash for fighting an older opponent. The criticism extended across the combat sports community, with Francis Ngannou also making a bold statement about Paul.
Paul’s victory over Mike Tyson has drawn sharp criticism from Francis Ngannou. On Friday night, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer secured an easy win against Tyson, who returned to professional boxing after two decades, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Ngannou, who has often expressed admiration for Tyson as one of his greatest idols and inspirations, didn’t hold back his disappointment. Taking to Twitter, ‘The Predator’ issued a warning to Also, writing, “Next time I see this @jakepaul guy I’m gonna give him 2 or 3 slaps”
Ngannou draws inspiration from ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson’s signature slap, stating he would deliver two or three instead of just one. Fans have often seen ‘The Predator’ and Tyson together, especially during training sessions for Ngannou’s bout against Tyson Fury. Meanwhile, following his loss to Jake Paul, the 58-year-old Tyson is reportedly seeking another boxing match.
Mike Tyson Eyes Next Fight After Loss to Jake Paul
After nearly two decades out of the ring, Tyson returned only to suffer a loss to Jake Paul. Speaking to Ariel Helwani post-fight, Tyson acknowledged battling an injury but refused to use it as an excuse. When asked if this was his final fight, Tyson left the door open, hinting at a potential matchup with Logan Paul, saying, “I don’t know. It depends on the situation. I don’t think so. I could fight Logan next,” Tyson stated.
Logan Paul boldly declared he would “kill Tyson” in the ring, sparking backlash from fans who found the comment disrespectful. Many argued that legends like Tyson should reconsider returning to the ring, as more fights could risk tarnishing the legacy of a once-dominant champion.
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