In today’s world, 10 days is like 10 years. And so the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight from November 15 had become a fading memory.
A bad memory, but fading nonetheless.
But, wait. Just as we were forgetting all about it, Most Valuable Promotions has decided to pick at the two-sided scab arising from actual or perceived problems with the event. One, the viewing experience on Netflix stunk for many. Second, it felt like Paul could have destroyed the 58-year-old Tyson, but decided instead to carry him through eight two-minute rounds. (That said, some have suggested Tyson was told to back off after getting the better of the fight in the early rounds.)
MVP has issued a statement angrily denying suggestions that the fight lacked integrity.
“Following the wide circulation of incorrect and baseless claims that undermine the integrity of the Paul vs. Tyson event, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) would like to set the record …