Jake Paul Beats Iron Mike, Fires Back at Carl Froch
The highly anticipated showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, left many stunned. Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, defeated the legendary “Iron” Mike Tyson, 58, by unanimous decision, causing a stir in the boxing world.
Leading up to the fight, the pairing itself sparked debate. Critics questioned the fairness of matching Paul, who is nearly 30 years younger than Tyson, against a fighter with such a storied past. The large age and experience gap became a hot topic among fans and analysts alike.
After the bout, former British champion Carl Froch didn’t hold back in his criticism of the event and Paul’s standing in boxing. Known for his blunt opinions, Froch remarked, “He’s [Jake Paul] such a big commodity. He sells tickets, he puts bums on seats. People are interested. Netflix 30 million. Come on! 74,000 at the AT&T Stadium, not quite 80,000 is it?” implying that Paul’s popularity was more about spectacle than legitimate boxing skills.
Froch also questioned Paul’s ability to compete at the top level, stating, “He’s not there yet. He is getting there but he’s not quite there. He doesn’t do the big crowds, does he? But he pulls in the old bunsen burner, doesn’t he, Jake Paul. So I don’t think he will hang his gloves up. There’ll be a plan for Jake Paul. I’ll tell you what, my mobile phone won’t be ringing, will it? Won’t be.”
The British former champion didn’t stop there, offering a direct challenge to Paul: “I fucking know if I went in there with Jake Paul, it would be an absolute mismatch. One round demolition job. I’d even tie one arm behind my back, and just imagine one arm behind my back, lining him up with this right hand and eventually smashing him with a big uppercut or a big overhand dirty stinker, putting him in the ‘El Sparko’ position like he’s been tasered.”
Jake Paul, never one to back down from a challenge, quickly responded to Froch’s remarks. On his official “X” (formerly Twitter) account, Paul fired back: “Fucking sour loser. Shut the fuck up. I’ve done more in 4 years than you have in your life. First and last time I respond to your broke salty ass. Let me know if you want to wash my cars.”
The fight has left a mixed reaction in the boxing world. While some view it as a spectacle, others question the integrity of the match. With bigger names like Artur Beterbiev and Canelo Álvarez potentially in Paul’s future, the controversy over his place in the sport is far from over.
As the debate continues, Jake Paul remains a divisive figure, with critics like Carl Froch making it clear that, in their eyes, Paul still has much to prove in the boxing ring.
