A fabricated script detailing a round-by-round breakdown of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight circulated on social media, similar to fake scripts shared before previous Paul bouts
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision(Image: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
A fake script of Mike Tyson’s bout with Jake Paul circulated on social media hours before their fight last year.
Tyson, then 58, took YouTuber Paul in a heavyweight clash at the AT&T Stadium in Texas last November. Despite starting as the underdog, Tyson’s odds were slashed by bookmakers during fight week, especially after the boxing icon slapped Paul during their face-off.
Both fighters had vowed to knock each other out and the script, reminiscent of the bogus one circulated before Paul’s fight with Tommy Fury last year, outlined each round up to the fifth when Paul would supposedly stop a fatigued Tyson and ultimately have his hand raised.
However, there was implication that the fight was rigged, and ultimately Tyson took Paul the eight-round distance in a fight which failed to live up to expectation. Here’s how the script purported it would unfold….
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Round 1: 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.
Round 2: 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.
Round 3: 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.
Round 4: 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.
Round 5: 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 his 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
