The long-awaited, much-hyped boxing match between legendary boxer Mike Tyson and social media star Jake Paul lastly arrived after a shock slap at weigh-ins, accusations the match was scripted and candid interviews. Paul defeated Tyson for the win, which has sparked many reactions from the hip-hop neighborhood.
Rappers Sound Off on Mike Tyson Dropping In opposition to Jake Paul
On Friday (Nov. 15), the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul battle went down dwell from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Streamed dwell on Netflix, the bout has been a spectacle within the making. Whereas there was no knockout, Paul, 27, was the victor after going eight rounds in opposition to Iron Mike, who was respiratory heavy at instances throughout the battle.
All three judges dominated the battle in favor of Paul. The scores had been 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. Following Paul’s win, his skilled report improved to 11-1 whereas Tyson dropped to 50-7.
Freddie Gibbs, Boosie BadAzz, Meek Mill, Lil Pump, Babyface Ray and extra shared their ideas on X, previously referred to as Twitter, because the match carried on and finally, Paul was determined because the winner.
“F*ck that battle. Nonetheless the goat,” Freddie Gibbs posted together with a photograph sitting beside Tyson.
“They set Unc up ….,” Meek Mill tweeted.
“RESPECT TO JAKE PAUL F*CK ALL THESE HATERS THIS KID DID HIS SH*T,” Lil Pump added.
“Mike outdated as hell man,” Babyface Ray stated.
The much-talked-about battle was first introduced by Netflix again in March and scheduled for July. Nonetheless, the 58-year-old Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up throughout a flight and the match was postponed. The battle was later rescheduled for Nov. 15.
On Nov. 7, Netflix premiered the primary two episodes of Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, a two-episode documentary chronicling the lead-up to the battle that was narrated by Ice-T.
On Thursday (Nov. 14), Tyson slapped Paul throughout the face-off after Paul stepped on Iron Mike’s foot inflicting a scene and including anticipation for the battle. Initially slated to be an exhibition, the battle has since been sanctioned as an expert boxing match.
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