The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight was undoubtedly the most anticipated fight of the year. With thousands of people flocking in to watch the fight, most people wanted to watch a raw Mike Tyson. A majority of the audience stated that despite the significant age gap, it would be Tyson who would ultimately reign supreme against ‘The Problem Child.’
Unfortunately, things looked quite the opposite once all eight rounds came to an end. Not only did Tyson look like a shadow of his past self, but the legend barely made any movements. Panting throughout the fight, things fell flat as Jake Paul cruised to a decision victory at the end of 8 rounds. Now, while the fans are fuming about the fight, in reality, the outcome was kind of foreseeable. Breaking down the legend’s loss, here are 3 takeaways from the hyped fight.
- Mike Tyson Has A List Of Surgeries And Health Complications
Mike Tyson developed a condition named sciatica that compelled him to resort to a wheelchair. Back in August 2022, the legend was spotted in a wheelchair at the Miami Airport, much to the surprise of his fans.
Tyson/Paul reality. Mike Tyson has degenerative disc disease in his lower back. It causes him to suffer from sciatica, which debilitates him. Tyson has said that when his sciatica flares up, he can’t even talk and he’s had to use a wheelchair or walking stick. This was 2022 pic.twitter.com/SVPSphQpJ7
— Mr Moohead (@MooheadRadio) November 13, 2024
Reports stated that sciatica causes a crippling lower pain that almost makes his lower body immobile. Later, in order to eliminate the pain, Tyson had surgery that gave him relief. He also had his match with Jake Paul rescheduled earlier this year owing to his physical complications. This might have contributed largely to why Tyson looked stiff throughout the fight.
- Mike Tyson’s Age Was A Big Factor
Mike Tyson was a legend for sure. However, even for someone who knows the game in and out, has to give in to Father Time. While Jake Paul is 27-years-old, Mike Tyson is 58, almost 30 years older than him.
