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After months and months of build-up – which started with criticism and promises of knockouts and neared its end with more criticism and ‘Iron’ Mike slapping ‘The Problem Child’ – Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson finally happened.

Did it live up to the hype? Not really. But something that has remained constant through the months is numbers – be it their age difference or their respective records. And now, an Instagram post has been drawing considerable interest for its thoughtful and comparative note.

It talks about the boxing journey of some of the well-known former and current world champions. Many build their resume after going through a series of what is commonly called ‘journeyman fights.’ The poster argued that a close personal look would reveal that’s pretty much the route Jake Paul took since he began his boxing career. So, if one considers the point, then the only differentiator between Paul and the boxing champs remains the ability to pull crowds.

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It’s no secret that ‘The Problem Child’ pulled off a blockbuster in Texas last week, maybe not in terms of fighting, but definitely in terms of hype. Nearly 70,000 spectators and millions more on Netflix watched his 8-round bout against Mike Tyson when they took each other on at AT&T Stadium on November 15. The show featured the undisputed rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano as well.

So, according to @notjustboxing, whether one likes or loathes Jake Paul, the fact remains as follows: “There is not much difference between Jake Paul’s lack of competition in his first 12 fights compared to any other professional boxer’s first 12 fights. The only difference is the man is a marketing genius. He manages to get millions of people interested.

Don’t believe it? Swipe through this post and see for yourself!

Beginning his boxing career with fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, Paul fought former UFC fighters and champions such as Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva. Switching gears, last year, Jake Paul fought Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy Fury, a professional boxer. The ‘TNT’ defeated Paul by a split decision. Paul resumed fighting boxers after the Nate Diaz fight. But both André August and Ryan Bourland were semi-retired and 35 years old.

Let’s look at some of Paul’s fights and how old his opponents were when they fought: –

  • November 2020: Defeated retired NBA player Nate Robinson (36)
  • April 2021: Defeated retired MMA fighter Ben Askren (37)
  • August & December 2021: Defeated retired MMA fighter Tyron Woodley twice (39)
  • October 2022: Defeated retired MMA fighter Anderson Silva (47)
  • February 2023: Lost to boxer Tommy Fury (23)
  • August 2023: Defeated semi-retired MMA fighter Nate Diaz (38)
  • November 2024: Defeated retired boxer Mike Tyson (58)

As is evident from the aforementioned list, Jake Paul (27) lost to the only boxer who was under 30 when they fought. ‘The Problem Child’ was 26 at the time.

The overall vibe of the comments suggested displeasure with the analysis. Let’s check what some of them had to suggest.

This fan promptly picked the sole oddity in Jake Paul’s boxing record. “Gotta realize Jake fought 1 boxer who boxes to this day; the rest are old and retired athletes. Jake’s proven nothing,” they said. Perhaps they were hinting at Tommy Fury, who inflicted Paul’s first loss. From retired UFC champions, ‘The Problem Child did move to boxers. However, including Tyson, they were retired or semi-retired and old.

The next one also caught the loophole. They said, “Except the others fought people who were active fighters within their chosen sports and weren’t famous YouTubers before hand.” Champions like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Canelo Alvarez, and Gervonta Davis may have fought a few journeymen initially; however, they were dyed-in-the-wool boxers, not someone who had crossed over.

The following fan shared similar thoughts. One could blame the former and current boxing champions for helping themselves generously with the easiest of challenges. “There is a HUGE difference,” they said. However, they fought real boxers who met the weight requirement, and the bouts followed standard boxing regulations. “People who “cherry pick” are still fighting other boxers who weigh the same as they do… They also don’t fight two-minute rounds—10 fights in…” the fan said.

For the next follower, Jake Paul’s shows are nothing short of a ‘circus’. They said, “I don’t consider him a boxer. He only fights older guys or nonboxers. It’s just a circus.” That is pretty much the most common and frequent point taken to pan the Ohioan.

Amidst visible resentment, a message of clarity surfaced. “At the end of the day, professional sports are just entertainment. Love him or loathe him, the chump generates lots of widespread entertainment,” this follower said. As the Netflix show at the AT&T Stadium showed, Jake Paul’s event pulled crowds, even if the visits were more out of curiosity or for mere entertainment.

Some strong observations, indeed. Most feel that Jake Paul needs to do more than just marketing gimmicks if he wants to cement a formidable boxing legacy.

For his next outing, ‘The Problem Child’ seems to be aiming at a cruiserweight clash against none other than Canelo Alvarez. But he appears to have received a callout from the undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev as well. When the news came, many fans suggested that he should take up the fight. But will he go against boxing’s scariest man?

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The eight rounds of the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight were like a rollercoaster of emotions for all the fans.

It was a disappointing match where every fan witnessed a shell of their beloved boxer and it was quite heartbreaking. By the end of the fight, the former heavyweight champion was in survival mode and lost the fight via unanimous decision. While his ring IQ and ability to adapt kept him competitive throughout the bout, it was a sorry affair.

There was a mutual feeling of frustration not only amongst the fans but also with fellow boxers who consider Mike Tyson an idol. It looked like Gervonta Davis was the most affected as he launched a barrage of attacks on Jake Paul on his social media and challenged him to a fight. As per the expectations, ‘The Problem Child’ accepted the challenge, showcasing his desire for the fight.

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During the fight, Tank took to Instagram and uploaded several stories(which he later deleted) targeting El Gallo. He wrote, “To the bozo that shared the ring w Mike..you a whole bozo for this and you didn’t get the job done [sh*t emoji] head..” stating how Paul did not deliver on the promise to knock Mike Tyson out.

He uploaded another story directly challenging The Problem Child and issued a stern warning. ” One more thing… ima beat the brakes off Jake when I catch em…upper cut jap jap left hook upper cut..hook. Watch,” wrote Davis.

In addition to that, he also lauded the effort by Tyson and celebrated the legend. He wrote in another story, “you’ll forever be a legend..rather you like it or not and it will never be another one! And I understand you so well..all this sh*t don’t mean nothing,” implying that this match is irrelevant and this won’t affect Tyson’s legacy.

While Gervonta Davis and Mike Tyson do not know each other personally, both of them have deep admiration and respect for each other. The 58-year-old has publicly praised Tank many times and even called him the pound-for-pound best fighter.

On the other hand, due to his short stature and destructive power, the boxing world has branded Tank as the “Modern-Day Mike Tyson.” That is why this match must have hurt Davis even more than others. He must have uploaded those stories in fury, as he later deleted those.

However, it was too late and Jake Paul was not someone who shied away from the challenges. After all, he has made his whole career by riling up the fanbase and his opponents. After the match, he not only accepted Tank’s challenge but also issued an open challenge to Canelo Alvarez, leaving everyone speechless.

After the fight, El Gallo opened up about his future in boxing and laid down a challenge for the unified super middleweight champion. He stated, “It’s Canelo. Me vs. Canelo at 200lb for the cruiserweight championship of the world is the biggest fight,” and termed it even bigger than the fight he had with Tyson.

Following that, during the post-match conference, the reporters asked Paul about Gervonta Davis’ comment and if he would be interested in the fight. Without wasting a moment, El Gallo replied, “I mean I’d be down let’s run it like I’ll be super down,” giving his go for the fight.

Things once again got heated up when MVP’s CEO Nakisa Bidarian stated that “Gervonta needs Jake Paul,” instead of it being the other way around. After all, the payday that MVP and Paul can provide Tank would be unlike anything else.

The Problem Child even managed to sneak in a dig at the WBA lightweight champion. He said, “Is there a height limit in boxing?” trolling Tank for his small height(5’5) as compared to Paul, who is 6’1 feet. However, if this match would happen, height would be the least of the duo’s concerns. After all, the fighters are 70lbs apart from each other. Jake Paul just competed against Mike Tyson at 227. On the other hand, Tank is a champion in the lightweight division.

Even though Tank has won championships in three weight categories, he has never gone past 140 in his professional career. So, many things have to fall in place for this fight to happen and currently, it is just a fantasy.

A few years ago, Jake Paul created a huge fiasco when he stole Floyd Mayweather‘s cap.

The incident happened in 2021 during the press event of Mayweather’s exhibition fight against Logan Paul. During the face-off, The Problem Child grabbed Money’s cap in a move of utter disrespect.

Three years later, the wheels have turned, and Jake Paul is standing in the same boat. After his victory against Mike Tyson, El Gallo went on to greet the fans. Out of nowhere, a random fan from the crowd removed Paul’s cap and threw it away. This incident left the fans chuckling as they enjoyed the former YouTuber being teased by the crowd.

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The viral clip uploaded by ESPN Ring Side features Jake Paul going up to the crowd to meet the fans. The 27-year-old was giving an autograph to one of his fans. That is when a person behind the crowd stole the cap from Paul’s head and threw it away. Contrasting to the expectations, The Problem Child silently walked away and picked up his cap without creating any problem. This was not something that anyone expected, as Paul is known for his problematic behavior.

However, this incident has stark similarities to the time when El Gallo showed Money the same disrespect. A month before the Mayweather and Logan Paul scheduled fight, the duo came face-to-face for a news conference. During the event, the boxing hall-of-fame got into an argument with Jake Paul and called both Pauls “fake fighters.” Not only that, Pretty Boy even stated  “I’m willing to fight both in the same night.”

These comments riled up the 11-1 boxer, and he grabbed Mayweather’s baseball cap from his head. The security had to intervene immediately as the 50-0 boxer started charging towards Paul. Jake Paul took the trolling to the next level as he posted himself getting a tattoo of “gotcha hat” on his leg.

This disrespect to one of the most adored boxers of all time did not sit well with the fans. And now after 3 years, when karma struck and a similar incident happened with Jake Paul, they were not going to sit idly.

A fan wrote, “Bro getting bullied by the crowd 😂💀,” stating how helpless Jake Paul was in front of the crowd. The Problem Child was arrogant in front of Mayweather, but when the same thing happened to him, he was not able to do anything. 

Another user wrote, “I watched this fight illegally, and I still want my refund 😭,” implying that the quality of the fight was not up to the standards. Many fans switched towards illegal streams during the event, as Netflix streams were lagging and buffering quite frequently.

Another user who was not a big fan of The Problem Child wrote, “Shoutout to that man!” who threw away the cap. The disrespect shown by Paul to the legends is not well received at all amongst the boxing fandom and it has made El Gallo quite a hated figure.

Another user who was enjoying the incident wrote, “Bro went to get the hat… he’s basically playing Fetch,” stating that Paul should have said something to the person rather than quietly going and picking up the cap again.

Amidst the sea of criticism, there was one fan who acknowledged Jake Paul’s marketing skills and wrote, “dude really said canelo needs him for a payday😂 jake definitely knows how to get people talking about him.”

After his victory against Mike Tyson, El Gallo called out Canelo Alvarez and stated, “Canelo needs me. I’m not even gonna call him out. He knows he wants a payday and he knows where the money man’s at.” He implied that this victory has elevated him so much that even the “face of boxing” needs him now. After all, no one can pay Canelo more than MVP and Jake Paul.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has released a first statement since his loss to Jake Paul in a Texas ring, going into detail about his recent health woes.

“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time,” Tyson wrote on X.

“I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won,” he wrote.

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“To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you 🙏”

Fox News reported that Tyson suffered an ulcer last spring. At the time, Fox News reported that Tyson had “a medical scare, becoming nauseous and dizzy on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.”

Paul, 27, was declared the victor against Tyson, 58, by unanimous vote of the judges after the November 15 fight. The fight was controversial because Tyson failed to connect many punches, and many users on social media described the battle as “boring” and “underwhelming.” NBA great Magic Johnson declared the fight “sad.”

Paul responded to Tyson’s statement in the comment thread, writing, “Love you Mike. It was an honor. You’re an inspiration to us all.”

The positivity came after a night of negative comments on social media after the production was plagued by streaming issues on Netflix, with many users reporting that the streaming video constantly buffered. In addition, Paul was mocked by some fans online who suggested that he should fight someone his own age and weight.

For his part, Paul responded to some comments by challenging UFC champion Conor McGregor to a match. Other fans praised Tyson even before his statement for having the guts to get in the ring at all at his age.

Tyson’s statement was met favorably on social media. X CEO Elon Musk was one of the first people to chime in, writing, “Bravo” in Tyson’s comment thread.

Tucker Carlson wrote on X, “Respect. To battle back from near death, step into the ring, and go toe-to-toe in front of your kids shows the true heart of a warrior. Winning isn’t always about the score—it’s about standing tall when life knocks you down. Bravo, champ.”

“What beautiful humility and grace. Well done, Mr. Tyson,” another user wrote.

“Brother you won. You are the goat always,” another page wrote.

“You’ve survived 100% of your worst days. That’s a reminder of how strong you truly are. 💪 #KeepFighting #InnerStrength,” another fan wrote.

“If you sent Jake back in time to fight 1988 Iron Mike, he wouldn’t have woken up until last night. Enjoy your life and your family, champ. You’re still the GOAT,” a fan wrote on X.

“You’re still the baddest man on the planet Mike. Glad my kids and I got to see you in the ring one more time. 🙏” a fan wrote.

Despite the outcome of his recent fight against Jake Paul, Mike Tyson doesn’t feel like he lost.

“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time,” Tyson, 58, wrote via X on Saturday, November 16. “I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.” He added, “To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.” Minutes after Tyson shared his statement, Paul, 27, replied via X, saying, “Love you Mike. It was an honor. You’re an inspiration to us all.” Pro Athletes Call Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s Boxing Match ‘Pathetic’ Earlier this year, Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a plane while traveling from Miami to Los Angeles, which his team confirmed to Us Weekly at the time was due to an ulcer flare-up.

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“He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing,” his rep shared in a statement to Us in May. “He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.” At the time, Tyson insisted that he didn’t need to be “feeling 100%” to “beat Jake Paul,” but the boxing match was still postponed from its original date in July until Friday, November 15. “During a follow-up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare-up, the recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations,” read a statement from Tyson’s team posted on social media.

The statement also noted Tyson and Paul were “in agreement” over the decision to postpone, writing, “It is only fair that both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and are able to compete at the highest level.” Paul ultimately won the November match, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event streamed live globally on Netflix. “It’s such an honor. He’s a legend. He’s the greatest to ever do it. I’m inspired by him,” Paul said following his win. “This man is an icon. It’s an honor to be able to fight him. It was really tough, like I expected it to be.” Tyson was gracious in his defeat, saying after the match, “I didn’t prove nothing to anybody, only to myself. I’m not one of those guys that wants to please the world. I’m only happy with what I can do.”

Jake Paul reigned supreme over Mike Tyson tonight in what fans have dubbed as ‘the most boring boxing fight in the history of boxing’.

Despite the match going the distance, there was not too much that went on – other than watching a 27-year-old land punch after punch on a 58-year-old.

‘The Problem Child’ won following a unanimous decision, and from the outside looking in it seemed like Tyson wouldn’t be in a hurry to climb back into the ring.

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But instead of tasting defeat and bowing out, he’s gone all guns blazing and called out Jake’s older brother Logan Paul in what was a slightly awkward exchange after losing.

After calling him out, Logan replied: “Well f***, I’ll kill you Mike.”

Jake Paul had to go all eight rounds to beat Mike Tyson in front of a packed house at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Friday night.

Over 75,000 fans packed into ‘Jerry World’ to witness the historic heavyweight showdown, with tens of millions expected to have tuned in on Netflix. The stars were out in force, including Jake’s brother Logan Paul and a host of other social media and sport stars.

The controversial bout saw social media star-turned-fighter Paul take on the beloved boxing icon Tyson at the age of 58. Despite many fearing for the Brooklyn native’s safety, there was also belief that career-cruiserweight Paul may not be able to take a major heavyweight shot.

US retired pro-boxer Mike Tyson (R) and US YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul (L) fight during the heavyweight boxing bout at The Pavilion at AT&T Stadiu...

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On a night devoid of knockouts, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson failed to deliver the stoppage in their highly-anticipated clash. Their initial July date was rescheduled when the former heavyweight champion suffered an ulcer flare-up that left him fearing for his life.

But he looked in phenomenal shape as he made the walk for the first time as a professional since 2005, when he was stopped by Kevin McBride. Paul made him wait with a lengthy ring walk before boxing icon ‘Iron Mike’ entered second in his traditional minimalist black garb.

However, he quickly tired as Paul trudged to a decision victory, almost at times looking as though he didn’t want to unload on Tyson. Ultimately, the scorecards read 78-72 on one and 79-71 on two as the YouTuber picked up the biggest, if not the most impressive, win of his career.

The crowd erupted upon the sight of Tyson, who stepped into the ring as a major underdog. And he and Paul gave them what they wanted, with the elder fighter attacking early and aggressively from the opening bell.

Paul managed to evade and land some shots of his own, but appeared nervous about taking the big punches. It seemed that Tyson actually took the first, particularly given the short two-minute duration that favored him early.

Within minutes, however, Tyson’s slowing down became noticable and by round five it was a tough watch as Paul unloaded. The final few rounds were pitter patter, with the pair even bowing in respect to close out the eighth round.

Jake Paul was expected to walk away from the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Friday with a victory over 58-year old Mike Tyson.

While the vast majority of fans were hoping that “Iron” Mike would turn back to clock for just one night, one round, even just one minute or less for a knockout blow, father time is undefeated for a reason. Paul, 30 years younger than his latest opponent, was expected to have the edge in speed, stamina, chin, just about everything outside of, perhaps, power.

Tyson had not competed since an exhibition contest against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. Though no winner was declared, most had Tyson getting his hand raised – but Jones, like Mike Tyson, was already in his 50s.

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After an extended intro, walkouts and introductions, it was just past midnight on the East Coast when Mike Tyson entered his first sanctioned fight in decades. “Iron” Mike landed an overhand right early, and backed Paul into the ropes, forcing the younger man to clinch up. That appeared to be part of Paul’s game plan early on – clinch up, and let the ref sort things out. Paul did have his right hand in his back pocket, and uncorked that more than once, as well as his jab. Tyson might have laid claim to the first round.

Round two (with two minute rounds in effect, the first had flown by) saw Tyson come forward, doubling up on his left. Paul went to the body with his right. The speed difference was clear as day even just three minutes into the fight; Tyson at times looked like he was in slow motion compared to Paul. That didn’t stop the crowd from starting a “Tyson” chant. Little action in the second frame, which Paul likely took.

Mike Tyson landed a left to open round three, starting the round hot. Paul answered back with a hook, hurting Tyson. Another left hook landed for Paul. And another. Jake Paul landed one more left hand at the end of the round, but held up, opting not to turn up the heat on Tyson. Overall, a horrible round for Mike Tyson.

Jake Paul danced around Tyson in round four, far lighter on his feet. Paul went to the body, and found more success with his left hook. Tyson tried a little lateral movement, but overall, round four had a distinct lack of action from both men.

Round five saw Tyson land a left hand in the back half of the round. Mike displayed better movement through the first minute, but didn’t land anything of note other than the left. Paul connected with a right late, and Tyson fired a left at the bell.

Following the fifth, and more than halfway into the eight-round fight, Tyson’s corner advised him that they couldn’t wait any longer to get going. At best, Tyson had won the first, but Paul more than likely had taken the next four frames. Round six saw Paul jab to the body and head, with Tyson struggling to find a way inside. Again, not a ton of action, and if anything, it seemed as if Paul might be showing some restraint.

Tyson opened round seven with a connection. Not anything fight-changing, but at least a sign of life. The rest of the round was Jake Paul using his range and length well, connecting repeatedly as Tyson struggled to come forward. The former heavyweight champ took a massive breath back on his stool ahead of the final round.

With two minutes to somehow pull out a win, the deck was stacked against Mike Tyson. Paul’s left hook continued to be a threat. Tyson continued to struggle to find an entry. Paul jabbed, keeping Tyson at bay. A right hand clipped Mike. Nothing serious. After the 10 second clapper, Paul actually bowed to the heavyweight legend, but there was no question as to the winner: Jake Paul’s pocketbook, and father time. A fight that didn’t need to happen played out as expected, with the silver lining being that Tyson suffered no permanent damage.

Official Result: Jake Paul def. Mike Tyson by unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73)

As ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson and Jake Paul get set to touch gloves in front of a packed AT&T Stadium, as well as in front of millions on Netflix, it should be noted that Friday’s contest could yet be cancelled.

The fight was originally supposed to take place in July, before Tyson was forced to withdraw from that date due to health complications. However, with his stomach ulcer issues now behind him, the 58-year-old looks ready to finally settle the score with social media sensation Paul.

Controversy has plagued the bout ever since it was announced, mainly because of the 31-year gap between the two participants. Paul, who is 27, has padded his professional record with a number of victories over combat sports legends who have all been well past their best.

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Mike Tyson & Jake Paul’s pro records (as of 14/11/24)
Mike Tyson Jake Paul
Fights 58 11
Wins 50 10
Losses 6 1
No Contests 2 0

The likes of Ben Askren, Tyrone Woodley, Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva have all left their usual stomping ground of MMA to take on ‘The Problem Child’ in the boxing ring, whereas Tyson is considered one of the greatest heavyweights ever to lace up a pair of gloves. ‘Iron’ Mike still looks the part, sporting a ripped physique ahead of the fight. However, there’s no getting away from the fact that he is just a few years shy of his 60th birthday.

With that in mind, the commission responsible for overseeing the fight wants to undertake a series of last-minute checks – and the fight won’t be rubber-stamped until they’ve been completed.

Why Tyson Vs Paul Isn’t Official Yet

‘Iron’ Mike must pass two specific tests in the hours before the fight

The eight-round fight is being staged under the supervision of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) and their rules state:

A person aged 36 or older applying for a contestant’s license must submit a report of favourable physical testing, including but not limited to an EEG (electroencephalography) and an EKG (electrocardiogram).”

Some 22 years older than the stated cut-off point, Tyson will need to pass both of the above tests before the fight or it will not be able to go ahead as a professional contest. In the event that the heavyweight legend doesn’t pass either test, the commission would have the option of downgrading it from a professional fight to an exhibition – or scrapping it altogether.

Neither of those options will be appealing to promoters, with tens of thousands of tickets sold and an audience of millions set to tune in on Netflix. Tyson vs Paul has already had one of the most controversial build-ups in boxing history. Those who are eagerly anticipating the fight will be hoping that there are no last-minute issues that prevent it from taking place.

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