Terence Crawford labels Mike Tyson “trash”
The scene at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas, was tough for many boxing fans to witness. Legendary former champion Mike Tyson, now 58, stepped into the ring but fell short in his fight against Jake Paul.
Despite initial hopes that Tyson might channel his iconic ‘Iron’ performances from years past, he was outpaced and ultimately defeated in a one-sided match. Tyson’s speed was notable for his age but only lasted through the early rounds. Across the eight 2-minute rounds, he managed fewer than 100 punches, landing just 18.
For Jake Paul, the fight was relatively easy, allowing him to throw punches freely—a scenario many had feared. However, Paul did not go for a knockout and only threw a few combinations, likely influenced by the use of 14oz gloves, which reduced the potential for heavy damage.
It remains unclear whether Paul held back to avoid injuring Tyson or if there was a pre-fight agreement to keep the intensity in check. While the fight left many fans underwhelmed, Tyson avoided any significant health issues.
The event faced harsh criticism from within the boxing community. Terence Crawford, WBA super-welterweight champion and one of today’s pound-for-pound greats, voiced his thoughts on social media.
“I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit. He looked like trash, to train that long and only throw 97 punches the whole fight is crazy. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt out there,” Crawford wrote.
Crawford, who is currently without a set return date after his victory over Israil Madrimov, has been linked to a potential super-fight with Canelo Alvarez, as indicated by Turki Alalshikh’s interest in making it happen.
