Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) addressed speculation regarding Paul’s November 15 match against Mike Tyson, calling claims that the fight was rigged or scripted “incorrect and baseless.” The company emphasized their adherence to all regulations set forth by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for the event.
The fight, which was billed as the most-streamed global sporting event in history in collaboration with Netflix, saw Paul secure a unanimous decision victory over Tyson. The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. Paul dominated the match with a striking advantage of 78-18 over eight two-minute rounds. This marked another milestone in Paul’s boxing career, improving his professional record to 11-1, including seven knockouts.
The event broke records at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, drawing a crowd of 72,300 fans and generating $18,117,072 in revenue, a new benchmark for combat sports outside of Las Vegas. On Netflix, the event peaked at 65 million concurrent streams, further solidifying its massive global appeal.
Despite the success, the fight sparked controversy, with some questioning its authenticity. Notably, Hall of Fame boxer Oscar De La Hoya suggested the match might have been staged, stating on social media that Tyson appeared to be held back and that the fight felt scripted.
Paul’s post-fight comments also fueled speculation. When asked if he had eased up during the third round, Paul acknowledged holding back, stating he wanted to provide entertainment without unnecessarily harming his opponent.
MVP dismissed these allegations as unfounded, arguing it would make no sense to jeopardize their growing partnership with Netflix by violating regulations. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP, defended Paul’s performance and professionalism, highlighting the integrity of the event and its significance in modern combat sports.