A fake script of Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has surfaced on social media.
Rumours have been rampant all over the internet whether the bout is a grift or the real deal. And one X user ‘Rivers Chomo’ has stirred the pot by posting an image of a rundown that alleges how the clash between Iron Mike and the mega influencer will go down in front of 80,000 people at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Both men have vowed to knock the other out and the script, which is similar to the fake one which was shared before Paul fought Tommy Fury last year, provides details of each round until the fifth when the fate of the Paul v Tyson bout is decided. There is no suggestion that the fight is fixed.
Here is the script:
Round 1 : The opening bell rings and Tyson, showing flashes of his old form, immediately stalks forward with his signature bob-and-weave style. Paul maintains distance, circling the ring cautiously. Tyson lands a few jabs but Paul’s youth shows in his superior mobility. Paul connects with a quick one-two combination before retreating. Tyson’s timing appears slightly off, his punches a fraction slower than in his prime.
Round 2 : Tyson comes alive, cutting off the ring more effectively. He lands a thunderous left hook to Paul’s body that draws a collective gasp from the crowd. Paul weathers the storm, using his reach advantage to pepper Tyson with long jabs. The younger fighter’s stamina becomes evident as he bounces on his toes, while Tyson’s breathing grows heavier.
Round 3 :Paul gains confidence, starting to plant his feet more. He lands a sharp right cross that momentarily stuns Tyson. The former champion responds with a vintage combination, but Paul slips most of it. The speed difference becomes more apparent as Paul begins finding his range with his jab. Tyson’s legendary head movement starts to slow.
Round 4: Fatigue sets in for Tyson, though his punches still carry devastating power. Paul establishes his rhythm, landing increasingly clean shots. A particularly sharp right hand opens a cut above Tyson’s left eye. The old champion bulls forward, trying to close distance, but Paul’s footwork keeps him just out of range. The tide is turning.
Round 5 : The decisive round. Paul, sensing Tyson’s fatigue, begins to press forward more aggressively. He lands a crisp three-punch combination that backs Tyson to the ropes. As Tyson tries to weave away, Paul times him perfectly with a devastating right hand that catches his flush on the chin. Tyson’s legs buckle and he drops to the canvas. The referee begins the count, but Tyson, despite his warrior’s heart, cannot beat the ten count.
Winner: Jake Paul by KO, Round 5
Despite the rumours of the fight being a sham, some of the biggest names in combat sports have weighted in on who they think will come out on top.
Fighters predictions: Tyson or Paul?
Former unified world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is tipping Tyson to win. The British boxer told MMA Hour: “If Mike Tyson hits anybody, I don’t care if he’s 90, he’s going to knock them out cold isn’t he? He’s Iron Mike Tyson, the baddest man on the planet. Jake Paul is very experienced now and he’s had a lot of fights but obviously, I have to back Mike Tyson for the knockout as he always backs me.”
Former unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua predicted that the only way Paul will only win is due to his age. Joshua told the Jonathan Ross Show in April: “He [Mike Tyson] is older now. I pray that he comes out healthy. I think Jake Paul [wins] because of youth – that’s the only thing.”
Former four-division world champion Roy Jones is backing Tyson. Jones told The Telegraph: “Mike Tyson by knockout. He should be able to control the whole fight. I don’t see Jake Paul doing anything.”
Tony Bellew thinks the call to put the fight on a professional level is an “absolute disgrace”.
“I understand why it’s happening,” Bellew told Express Sport as an ambassador for the Men on a Mission campaign, raising awareness for mental health and unhealthy drinking patterns in men aged over 50. It’s a huge money-making machine so I understand why it’s happening. I’m only critical of Jake Paul wanting it to be on Mike Tyson’s professional record, which I think is an absolute disgrace. If you ask me what’s going to happen, I literally have no idea. I’m hoping Mike just comes out and chins him. That would be the dream, but is that what’s going to happen? Probably not. Is that what Jake Paul is paying him to do? Definitely not.”
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is on Tyson’s corner. Lewis told FOX 29 in Philadelphia: “Mike Tyson’s gonna win. He’s not that old. Don’t take him too softly. We’re one year apart, you can fight somebody like that and do well, because the person you’re fighting is not a true fighter and there’s a hundred things that you’ve forgotten that he’s learning.”
UFC champion Conor McGregor has backed Tyson and slamming Paul. In an expletive-filled rant, he said: “Don’t give a b******s. They’re wearing 14-oz gloves. It’s two-minute rounds, is it? It’s two-minute rounds? Who gives a b******s. I hope he [Tyson] rattles that little dope [Paul]. No one gives a f*** about him. How is that even in the f*****g Dallas Stadium? What’s going on?”