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Jake Paul called out for what he did in the ring immediately after beating Mike Tyson

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Updated 06:15 16 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 06:08 16 Nov 2024 GMT

Jake Paul called out for what he did in the ring immediately after beating Mike Tyson

Paul won by unanimous decision over 58-year-old Tyson.

Ryan Smart

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Jake Paul has been criticised by boxing fans for what he did immediately after his unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson was announced.

The 27-year-old controlled much of the fight against 58-year-old Tyson, whose body began to fail him as the fight wore on.

Paul did not aggressively pursue a knockout and even ended the fight, which was contested by eight two-minute rounds - by bowing towards his opponent.

The two then shared an embrace, with Tyson appearing to show respect to his adversary after what was his first professional fight in 19 years.

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Jake Paul bows towards Mike Tyson in the final seconds of their fight (Image: Netflix)
Jake Paul bows towards Mike Tyson in the final seconds of their fight (Image: Netflix)

Given how the fight developed, though, fans were less than impressed by what Paul did straight after the decision was announced.

The winning fighter decided to perform a shush gesture towards the camera, as if to silence those that thought he could not beat Tyson in Arlington, Texas.

But fans thought it sent the wrong message.

One wrote: "Jake Paul shushing the crowd after going the distance against a man born in 1966. What happened to shame?"

Another said: "Jake Paul shushing the camera might be the most embarrassing moment of the 21st century."

A third added: "No way I just saw Jake Paul shush the camera after he was announced as the winner against a 58-year-old Mike Tyson."

And a fourth asked in disbelief: "Did Jake Paul seriously just shush?"

Paul did show respect to his opponent in his post-fight interview, telling Ariel Helwani: "First and foremost - Mike Tyson, it's such an honour.

"This is a legend. He's the greatest to ever do it. He's the GOAT.

"I look up to him, I'm inspired by him, and we wouldn't be here today without him. This man is an icon, and it's just an honour to be able to fight him.

"It was really tough, like I expected it would be."

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Boxing, Fan Reactions

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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