Joe Rogan’s brutal three-word summary of Mike Tyson’s return to the ring against Jake Paul

Joe Rogan has shared his rather brutal thoughts on Friday night’s Mike Tyson v. Jake Paul fight.

GettyImages-2185059503.jpgPaul secured the victory against Tyson. Credit: Al Bello/Getty/Netflix © 2024

On Friday night, in front of 72,000 fans at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – as well as an estimated 120 million watching on Netflix – Mike Tyson attempted to turn back the clock as he stepped into the ring for his first professional boxing match in 19 years.

At the age of 58 and going against an opponent 31 years younger than him, it was always going to be an uphill climb for Tyson.

However, for many of his fans, there was hope. After all… this is “Iron” Mike Tyson. The Baddest Man on the Planet. The youngest world champ in history. If anybody has a hope of KO-ing Jake Paul, it’s Tyson, right?

Well, UFC star and podcast host Joe Rogan was one of these excited fans, and he explained on X that he was hoping for some “magic” that the Tyson-Paul fight would live up to the hype.

GettyImages-2185167102.jpgJoe Rogan shared his thoughts on the Tyson-Paul fight. Credit: Jeff Bottari / Getty

“I’m getting ready to watch this Tyson vs Jake Paul fight like I’m watching someone cast a spell that I hope actually works,” Rogan wrote prior to the big fight, adding: “And I don’t really believe in magic. But I want to believe.”

Sadly, after eight two-minute rounds, it was clear that the fight was not what any of us hoped it was going to be. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that it went how we all expected it to go.

A YouTuber-turned boxer fighting a 58-year-old man who has since admitted he “almost died” earlier this year. Paul was eventually declared the winner by a unanimous judge’s decision in what was a lackluster bout.

The led to Rogan sharing a brutal three-word tweet following the final bell. “Magic isn’t real,” he wrote bluntly.

Toward the end of the eighth round, Paul displayed a sign of respect and lowered his gloved to bow to Tyson.

GettyImages-2185055484.jpgJake Paul bows to Mike Tyson before the final bell. Credit: Christian Petersen/ Getty

Tyson responded by offering Paul a glove, before the final bell rang and the two embraced one another with a hug.

“Respect to Jake Paul for letting him exit with dignity. He could have put it on Mike and he held back,” one X user wrote.

Another added: “This is true warriorship, Jake Paul showing respect and bowing to the legendary Mike Tyson.”

Following the fight, Paul paid respect to Tyson on X, writing: “Love you, Mike. It was an honor. You’re an inspiration to us all.”

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Mike Tyson reveals he suffered a near-death experience before fight with Jake Paul

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Mike Tyson has revealed he “almost died” prior to his big boxing match against Jake Paul.

Now, when we all heard that a 58-year-old Tyson was going to be stepping back into the ring against somebody 31 years his junior in what would be his first professional boxing bout for 19 years, many of us were hoping that the former world champ still had it.

GettyImages-2185059202.jpgTyson showed glimpses of his former self, but his performance was lacking. Credit: Al Bello/Getty/Netflix

Could Tyson really still possess the unmatched ferocity he displayed in his youth that made him the youngest world champion in history?

Sadly… no.

When Tyson stepped between the ropes on Friday night – in front of 72,000 fans at the AT&T Stadium in Texas and an estimated 120 million watching from home – it was clear he’d had a few rounds with Father Time first.

As a result, the Tyson v. Paul fight failed to live up to the hype, and despite going eight two-minute rounds, the action has been described by fans as “slow”, “sluggish”, and outright “boring”.

Paul was eventually ruled the winner by unanimous judges’ decision.

GettyImages-2184335442.jpgJake Paul can say he has defeated Mike Tyson. Credit: Stephen McCarthy / Getty

In his post-fight interview in the ring, Tyson – looking rather dejected at his loss – was asked by Ariel Helwani about his knee brace and possible injury, with the fighter responding: “Yeah, but I can’t use that for an excuse, because – if I did – I wouldn’t be in here.”

However, it looks like Tyson has endured so much more than a knee injury before stepping back in the ring. At the end of May earlier this year, in was widely reported that Tyson has suffered a medical emergency while on a plane.

But he assured fans he could still go, tweeting on May 28: “Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”

Screenshot 2024-11-17 at 09.57.32.jpgMike Tyson suffered a medical emergency back in May. Credit: X

But it seems that Tyson went through more than any of us could have imagined, as he has opened up about “almost dying” back in June.

Taking to X, Tyson wrote: “This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time.”

Tyson continued: “I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.”

The legendary boxer then opened up about the importance of having his family there on Friday night to watch him perform.

Screenshot 2024-11-17 at 10.06.21.jpgMike Tyson opened up about his near-death experience. Credit: X

“To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for,” he wrote. “Thank you.”

Paul later responded to Tyson’s tweet, saying: “Love you, Mike. It was an honor. You’re an inspiration to us all.”

Whatever you thought about Tyson’s performance, you have to admire his courage for attempting to turn back time and get back in the ring… and take home one heck of a pay check.

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul both handed suspensions following last night’s big fight

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have both been suspended from boxing following last night’s historic fight… but it’s nothing to do with any rule breaks.

GettyImages-2184335442.jpgJake Paul and Mike Tyson in their highly-anticipated bout. Credit: Stephen McCarthy / Getty

On Friday night, 58-year-old Tyson and 27-year-old Paul went head-to-head in the biggest American boxing match to take place outside of Las Vegas.

With approximately 72,000 piling into AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and an estimated 120 million streaming live on Netflix, it cannot be denied that people were eager to see the legendary “Iron” Mike Tyson back in a ring for his first professional bout in 19 years.

Sadly, however, it’s safe to say that the fight failed to live up to the hype.

GettyImages-2185055598.jpgTyson and Paul failed to live up to the hype. Credit: Christian Petersen / Getty

After eight two-minute rounds, Paul was declared the winner by unanimous decision – following a fight that was slow and – let’s face it – rather boring.

Nevertheless, much like the preamble, the fight remains a huge talking point on social media, and one small detail has emerged following the final bell: both men are now suspended from boxing.

No, no – there were no rules broken or anything like that, it’s actually a sanction for both competitors’ safety.

Both Paul and Tyson are now mandated to take a breather from boxing activities, courtesy of a ruling from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the body overseeing the fight.

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Per The Mirror, a minimum seven-day suspension was slapped on them both to ensure adequate recovery time — a standard precaution. But there’s more. The board stipulates a three-day rest for each round fought, stretching their time out of the ring to a total of 24 days due to the eight rounds they battled through.

Medical disqualifications or suspensions are par for the course in boxing, safeguarding the athletes’ well-being, which can always be contested through a hearing if the fighters feel fit enough to return sooner.

However, after last night’s performance, let’s hope it’ll be a while before we see Paul back in the ring… and maybe it’s best if Tyson just bows out for good.

In fact, in the post-fight interview in the ring, Tyson gave a candid answer when asked if he’d return to the ring for another fight, saying: “I don’t know. It depends on the situation. I don’t think so.”

GettyImages-2185054182.jpgJake Paul can say he beat Mike Tyson. Credit: Al Bello / Getty

Elsewhere, many viewers have taken to social media platforms like X to slam Netflix – with many vowing to cancel their subscriptions.

With the fight streaming live on the platform at no extra charge, it was also bound to bring in a lot of viewers. However, this ultimately resulted in many people watching a rotating red circle as they battled buffering issues.

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How the Mike Tyson v. Jake Paul fight played out compared to the viral ‘leaked script’

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Last night, the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, played host to one of the most highly-anticipated fights in the history of boxing.

With 72,000 fans piling into the stadium and an estimated 120 million watching on Netflix (or, at least, trying to), it was certainly a successful night in the world of boxing — despite the main event failing to live up to the hype.

GettyImages-2184335466 (1).jpgPaul took Tyson – and viewers – by surprise. Credit: Stephen McCarthy / Getty

Yes, at 58 years old, although we can and should all respect Tyson for returning to the ring for his first professional fight in 19 years, the bout was slow, predictable, sluggish, and downright boring at moments.

Paul was declared the winner by a unanimous judge’s decision.

And it’s safe to say that the fight played out as many of us expected. Despite us wanting to see Tyson fight with the ferocity he displayed in the 90s and the speed and power that made him the youngest world champ in history, it looked like Father Time got to him before Paul did.

GettyImages-2185054182.jpgJake Paul finally can say he beat Mike Tyson. Credit: Al Bello / Getty

Yes, it was sadly a predictable bout. However, some may have expected a “predictable” fight for a different reason, after a so-called “leaked script” of the fight emerged on social media prior to the bell ringing.

The bizarre one-page “script” was uploaded to X along with the caption: “Ain’t no way bro. The script got leaked! #PaulVsTyson Jake Paul gonna knock out Mike Tyson!”

Of course, with many people believing that more and more professional boxing bouts are being staged due to the rise of YouTubers and influencers in the sport, it wasn’t long before the round-by-round “script” went viral and was shared by news outlets.

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But how did the viral “script” compare to what actually went down on the night? Well, like this…

Round 1Script: “The opening bell rings and Tyson, showing flashes of his old form, immediately stalks forward with his signature bob-and-weave style. Paul maintains distance, circling the ring cautiously. Tyson lands a few jabs but Paul’s youth shows in his superior mobility. Paul connects with a quick one-two combination before retreating. Tyson’s timing appears slightly off, his punches a fraction slower than in his prime.”

What really happened: Mike Tyson came out aggressively, pushing Jake Paul towards the ropes early in the round. Despite Tyson’s pressure, Paul managed to slip away and land a significant overhand right, knocking Tyson back. Paul utilized his jab effectively and controlled the pace, appearing more comfortable of the two due to his youth. Verdict: Paul 10-9 Tyson

Round 2Script: “Tyson comes alive, cutting off the ring more effectively. He lands a thunderous left hook to Paul’s body that draws a collective gasp from the crowd. Paul weathers the storm, using his reach advantage to pepper Tyson with long jabs. The younger fighter’s stamina becomes evident as he bounces on his toes, while Tyson’s breathing grows heavier.”

What really happened: Tyson attempted a quick combination and landed a solid right hook to the body midway through the round. However, Paul’s speed was evident as he managed to evade Tyson’s smothering attempts and control the engagement. The crowd cheered for Tyson, but Paul’s agility kept him out of reach. Verdict: Paul 10-9 Tyson (Overall: 20-18 Paul)

Round 3Script: “Paul gains confidence, starting to plant his feet more. He lands a sharp right cross that momentarily stuns Tyson. The former champion responds with a vintage combination, but Paul slips most of it. The speed difference becomes more apparent as Paul begins finding his range with his jab. Tyson’s legendary head movement starts to slow.”

What really happened: Tyson charged aggressively at Paul right from the bell, but Paul deftly countered with a sharp left hook that seemed to shake Tyson. A subsequent one-two combination had Tyson unsteady again, showing Paul’s dominance in the ring while he cautiously respected Tyson’s knockout power. Verdict: Paul 10-9 Tyson (Overall: 30-27 Paul)

Round 4Script: “Fatigue sets in for Tyson, though his punches still carry devastating power. Paul establishes his rhythm, landing increasingly clean shots. A particularly sharp right hand opens a cut above Tyson’s left eye. The old champion bulls forward, trying to close distance, but Paul’s footwork keeps him just out of range. The tide is turning.”

What really happened: Paul appeared to slow the fight’s pace, possibly sizing up Tyson and opting to take the bout the distance. He controlled the center of the ring, dictating the fight’s tempo and avoiding risks while maintaining a steady offensive output. Verdict: Paul 10-9 (Overall: 40-36 Paul)

Round 5Script: “The decisive round. Paul, sensing Tyson’s fatigue, begins to press forward more aggressively. He lands a crisp three-punch combination that backs Tyson to the ropes. As Tyson tries to weave away, Paul times him perfectly with a devastating right hand that catches him flush on the chin. Tyson’s legs buckle and he drops to the canvas. The referee begins the count, but Tyson, despite his warrior’s heart, cannot beat the ten count.

“Winner: Jake Paul by KO, Round 5”

What really happened: By now, Paul increasingly relied on his jab, with Tyson seemingly on the defensive and struggling to mount significant offense. Paul continued to dictate the fight’s pace, landing clean shots without taking significant risks. Verdict: Paul 10-9 (Overall: 50-45 Paul)

Round 6Of course, the so-called “script” declared that Paul would have won the bout by this point, but that wasn’t the case.

What really happened: This round highlighted Tyson’s diminishing offensive output, landing only a few punches. Paul, showing perhaps a touch of mercy, maintained enough activity to keep the bout competitive without overly exerting himself or endangering Tyson. Verdict: Paul 10-9 (Overall: 60-54 Paul)

Round 7What really happened: Tyson showed a brief resurgence at the round’s start, throwing a powerful left hand. However, that was the extent of his offensive effort. Paul responded with a flurry in the last 20 seconds, connecting a series of punches to both head and body, clearly sealing another round in his favor. Verdict: Paul 10-9 (Overall: 70-63 Paul)

Round 8What really happened: In the final round, Tyson attempted a last effort, throwing more punches than in previous rounds but lacking the power to trouble Paul. As the round and fight drew to a close, both fighters slowed, with Paul bowing in respect to Tyson, acknowledging the fight’s foregone conclusion. Tyson reciprocated by offering his glove. Verdict: Paul 10-9 (Overall: 80-72 Paul).

Following the announcement of Paul’s win, both men hugged in the ring.

So, this just goes to show, you really cannot believe everything you see on social media.

Sadly, despite this script clearly being proven to be total BS, there are still many viewers who are adamant that last night’s bout was staged from start to finish.

This really is a shame, given that Tyson deserves a lot of respect for even considering stepping back in the ring, especially against somebody 31 years his junior.

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Viewers point out the exact moment Mike Tyson ‘missed the greatest opportunity of all time’

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Perhaps the biggest night of boxing this century took place last night, but it’s safe to say the ending fell a little flat…

Mike Tyson returning to the ring at 58 years old for his first professional fight in 19 years against an antagonistic opponent 31 years younger than him was certainly worthy of the hype.

GettyImages-2185055598.jpgTyson and Paul failed to live up to the hype. Credit: Christian Petersen / Getty

With 72,000 people filling the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and an estimated 120 million watching around the world on Netflix, last night was the largest American boxing event to be held outside of Las Vegas in history.

However, by the end of the eight two-minute rounds, it was clear that Tyson just isn’t the ferocious fighter he once was, and Paul won by unanimous decision.

In fact, the conclusion of the night fell so flat that boos were ringing out for both fighters by the final bell and there were reports of people leaving the stadium early before the result in order to beat traffic.

Nevertheless, let’s not diminish the fact that Tyson just fought his first televised boxing match in four years. His first professional bout in 19 years. At 58 years old! There’s a lot of respect to be had just for that.

But it’s no secret that fans were disappointed they didn’t see the Mike Tyson of the past. The man who would become the youngest world champion in history due to his explosive speed, unyielding power, and unrelenting brutality.

GettyImages-2185055629.jpgMike Tyson deserved all the respect in the world. Credit: Al Bello / Getty

Who could forget Tyson taking a bite of Evander Holyfield’s ear during the “The Sound and the Fury” rematch from June 28, 1997?

Taking place in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, a frustrated Tyson bit a significant portion of Holyfield’s right ear, causing severe injury. Referee Mills Lane initially deducted two points from Tyson but allowed the fight to continue.

However, Tyson would go on to bite Holyfield’s ear again later in the round, leading to his immediate disqualification and a moment that has stood the test of time.

In fact, it was clearly on the minds of viewers during last night’s fight, as fans were sharing the exact moment Tyson had the opportunity to make history once again. Sharing a screenshot from the third round – as Paul collapsed close to Tyson against the ropes – the “Baddest Man On The Planet’s” mouth was positioned right next to the YouTuber’s ear.

…It was RIGHT THERE, Mike!

Of course, there was no bite this time around, much to the disappointment of viewers.

“He wasted the opportunity,” one X user wrote, with a second adding: “You can tell he’s fighting his demons in that moment tho. He wants a little nibble.”

Over on Instagram, another social media user wrote: “Bro had his opportunity and blew it”, with a fourth writing: “Jake gotta avoid being in that position or else history repeats itself.”

Tyson’s infamous bite led to a $3 million find and he was hit with a one-year ban from boxing.

…so maybe it’s a good idea he didn’t take a nibble of Paul’s ear.

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Mike Tyson’s butt becomes unexpected star of the night

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Following the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight, there are a lot of things being said on social media about the “Baddest Man on the Planet”.

At 58 years old, Tyson once again stepped into a boxing ring for his first professional bout in 19 years.

GettyImages-2184335466 (1).jpgPaul and Tyson failed to live up to the hype. Credit: Stephen McCarthy / Getty

Sadly, Father Time seems to have defeated Tyson before the night began, as he failed to defeat the 27-year-old Paul. In fact, both men failed to put on an exciting fight – with fans at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, booing both men by the final bell.

Nevertheless, with some people saying Mike Tyson needs to hang up his gloves for good and others praising him for being brave enough to compete at 58, there are others talking about “Iron Mike” for a different reason…

…his butt.

Yes, prior to the main event, Tyson was interviewed backstage by his son, Amir, as he prepared to step back in the ring.

It was certainly an emotional and weighted moment: The youngest world champion in history getting fired up and looking to prove to the entire world that an old lion can still roar, promising his son a “vicious win” over Paul before giving him a hug and kiss…

…then he turned around and showed millions of people his bare butt.

It was an unexpectedly humorous moment from an interview that should have been anything but (excuse the pun).

One person wrote: “Like this post if you just saw Mike Tyson’s ass on Netflix. Share if you want to curse others who may not have.”

“The only time my Netflix has worked the entire night, and they show me Mike Tyson’s bare a**,” another person tweeted.

Here are some more incredible reactions to the moment:

And, yes, we can only extend our deepest condolences for those viewers whose Netflix streams decided to buffer at this exact moment.

Speaking of buffering, the streaming (or lack thereof) throughout the night has led to many Netflix viewers vowing to cancel their subscriptions following the event.

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