Mike Tyson’s Friend Claims the Fight with Jake Paul was Rigged?

Mike Tyson’s Friend Claims the Fight with Jake Paul was Rigged?

A legendary sports friend of Mike Tyson has raised questions about his comeback fight with Jake Paul.

NFL Icon Pacman Jones Accuses the Fight of Being Rigged

NFL icon and former Pro-Bowler Adam “Pacman” Jones has accused that he feels the fight, which aired on Netflix, was allegedly “rigged.” The cornerback of the Cincinnati Bengals mentioned that he would like to see Tyson participate in a “real fight.” Pacman’s strong comments will fuel the claims of those who question the legitimacy of the Dallas fight, which garnered tens of millions of viewers last month.

Pacman Jones Criticizes Jake Paul’s Lack of Aggression

Pacman, who is a close friend of the youngest heavyweight champion in history, feels that Jake Paul, the social media influencer turned boxer, was not “aggressive” enough in the bout.

Paul Denies Fight Was Rigged or a PR Stunt

Paul has strongly denied past rumors that the fight was rigged or just a PR stunt. However, Pacman told the press: “I honestly think the fight was staged because if you look at the first round, Mike hit him with a few punches, and it seemed like he told Jake to slow down.”

Pacman’s Thoughts on the First Round of the Fight

“Do I think his legs were fully there? No, I don’t think so. He was a little wobbly on his feet. I like Mike Tyson. I like Mike Tyson. I would love to watch a real fight with Mike Tyson.”

Pacman Jones Still Believes in Tyson’s Potential

The retired NFL star, who now hosts The Pacman Jones Show on BetOnline, feels there is still a “beast” inside the Brooklyn-born fighter. However, watching the fight outside the ring, Pacman questioned the intensity of the match: “Paul has knocked everyone out. But he wasn’t as aggressive with Mike. To me, he looked a little hesitant. If you asked me after the first round, I thought ‘Oh, this is a tough fight.’”

Tyson’s Health Issues Before the Fight

Pacman was unaware that Tyson had revealed he had been dealing with life-threatening medical issues months before the fight and even needed significant blood transfusions.

Pacman Supports Tyson’s Decision to Fight

Nevertheless, he supports the decision of the 58-year-old man, who appeared sluggish, tired, and frustrated in the ropes, to fight a younger man half his age. “If he’s medically cleared, let him go. He’s a damn warrior, man.” In a bold conclusion, Jones pointed out that he hasn’t mentioned these issues to Tyson since the fight, as “he went overseas to compete.”

Pacman Jones Issues Challenge for a Celebrity Match

Pacman is looking forward to stepping into the ring again for a celebrity match. He has issued a challenge to sports commentator and former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith. Smith and Jones have had a long-standing feud, frequently trading insults in the media after several infamous on-field altercations.