The recent victory of Jake Paul over Mike Tyson in an exhibition boxing match has generated a strong controversy in the sports world. Prominent figures like Conor McGregor, Gervonta Davis, and Ryan Garcia expressed their discontent with the outcome and the execution of the fight.
Conor McGregor initially mocked the fight, calling it '16 minutes of a sparring session.' However, his comments became more controversial when he criticized Jake Paul, hinting that his next fight could be against a boxer in a vegetative state.
Gervonta Davis took the opportunity to challenge Jake Paul to a fight, assuring that he would knock him out in the ring. Davis stated: 'I’m going to mess you up when I catch you, Jake. Just watch.'
For his part, Ryan Garcia labeled the fight as 'ridiculous' and questioned the legitimacy of the results, arguing that he saw no reason for that matchup to take place.
These three prominent boxers expressed widespread discontent towards Jake Paul, believing that the YouTuber should not face true professionals and that his victory over Mike Tyson undermines the integrity of the sport.
The fight between Paul and Tyson has sparked an intense debate about the future of boxing and the role of media figures in this sport. While some see Jake Paul as part of a new generation of boxers, others believe that his presence is damaging the reputation of boxing.
