MIKE TYSON

SOURCE SPORTS: Netflix Announces Docuseries on Boxing Legend Mike Tyson

by
76280831007 tysonpic

Netflix has unveiled its latest sports documentary series, a three-part exploration of the life and legacy of legendary boxer Mike Tyson. The series delves deep into Tyson’s journey from becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at just 20 years old in 1986 to his struggles, including incarceration, financial woes, substance abuse, and in-ring controversies. Beyond the headlines, the series also highlights his path to redemption, offering an unflinching portrait of one of sports history’s most captivating and polarizing figures.

“Having an opportunity to share my story through the reflective lens of my growth and maturity in a multi-part documentary on Netflix will be a challenging journey, yet a very welcoming one,” said Mike Tyson. “Most people are too scared to look at their lives objectively, wanting to paint themselves as the hero of their own story.  But if we are truly objective, we know we can never be the hero in our own story.  We have to be able to face the man in the mirror, taking the good with the bad to give a full account of our contributions in this life. Netflix is the perfect platform to tell my story because of their global reach.”

Produced by EverWonder Studio, DLP Media Group, and Five All In The Fifth, the series features direction from Floyd Russ, known for Netflix hits like Untold: Malice at the Palace. This announcement follows the record-breaking Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event, which became the most-streamed global sporting event ever, reaffirming Tyson’s enduring cultural impact.

The post SOURCE SPORTS: Netflix Announces Docuseries on Boxing Legend Mike Tyson appeared first on .

Most Valuable Promotions Debunks Rigging Allegations in Paul vs. Tyson Bout

by
LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson

LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has responded to widespread claims questioning the legitimacy of the Paul vs. Tyson event, refuting baseless accusations and reaffirming the integrity of the match.

The fight, sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), was a professional bout where both fighters competed without restrictions or limitations. MVP emphasized that rigging a professional boxing match is a federal crime in the United States, and any agreement suggesting otherwise would violate TDLR rules.

MVP also criticized the unfounded speculation, insulting the fighters’ dedication and the sport itself. “Trash talk and speculation are common in sports,” they said, “but suggesting anything other than full effort from these fighters is not only naïve but an insult to the work they put into their craft.”

The promotion pointed out the absurdity of such claims, particularly given the event marked MVP’s first collaboration with the world’s largest streaming platform in a move toward live professional sports. MVP reiterated its commitment to fair competition and the principles of the sport, dismissing any notion of foul play as “illogical and inane.”

“This is not the first time Jake Paul has faced unfounded skepticism or outright disbelief as a professional athlete, and frankly, the claim that his bout must have been rigged is just the latest backhanded compliment to come his way,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “From day one in this sport, people have doubted his abilities—unable to reconcile how someone with his background has accomplished so much in such a short time. Jake has not only proven himself repeatedly, but he has continuously set historic records that speak for themselves. This event, which broke attendance and viewership milestones for a professional sporting event, is yet another example of his ability to deliver on the biggest stage. As long as Jake continues to exceed expectations, there will always be those who try to discredit his achievements. We embrace the doubt—it only fuels Jake to work harder and achieve greater success.”

The post Most Valuable Promotions Debunks Rigging Allegations in Paul vs. Tyson Bout appeared first on .

SOURCE SPORTS: Speculation Rises About Jake Paul’s Next Opponent

by
LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson

Jake Paul added another milestone to his boxing career by defeating legendary fighter Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout, streamed by over 65 million households on Netflix, set a record as the most-viewed sporting event ever. With his undeniable star power in and out of the ring, all eyes are now on who Jake Paul will face next.

Bookies.com oddsmaker Adam Thompson has released hypothetical odds for Paul’s next opponent, with Canelo Alvarez leading the pack at +350 (22.2%). Close behind are KSI at +500 (16.7%) and Tommy Fury at +550 (15.4%). Other intriguing possibilities include Floyd Mayweather (+750), Conor McGregor (+800), and Gennadiy Golovkin (+1000).

Further down the list are names like Jorge Masvidal (+1250), Ryan Garcia (+1500), Nate Diaz (+1800), and even Antonio Brown (+2500) and Joe Rogan (+3500). Fans are left speculating if Paul will pursue another high-profile exhibition or a showdown with a current boxing star.

Whoever steps into the ring with Paul next, it’s sure to generate blockbuster attention.

The post SOURCE SPORTS: Speculation Rises About Jake Paul’s Next Opponent appeared first on .

SOURCE SPORTS: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Breaks Boxing Gate Record with $18M in Revenue

by
LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson

LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson
Netflix

Jake “The Problem Child” Paul and “Iron” Mike Tyson’s heavyweight boxing mega-event at AT&T Stadium has made history, becoming the highest-grossing combat sports gate outside of Las Vegas in U.S. history. Hosted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the event generated $18,117,072 in gate revenue with an average ticket price of $304, smashing the previous Texas record of $9 million set by Canelo Álvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders in 2021. Over 72,300 fans attended, making it the highest-earning combat sports gate ever at AT&T Stadium.

The event also shattered streaming records, with over 65 million households tuning in, making Paul vs. Tyson the most-streamed sporting event in U.S. history. The co-main event between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano drew over 50 million viewers, becoming the most-watched women’s sporting event in U.S. history.

MVP provided over 4,500 complimentary tickets to veterans, students, and youth boxing gyms, with service organizations like the USO and the National Medal of Honor Museum in attendance. VIP seating sold out, attracting buyers from Texas and international locations like the UAE, Spain, and Brazil.

“Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2 rewrote the record books, solidifying Most Valuable Promotions as a trailblazer in combat sports,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “From setting the highest gate outside of Las Vegas in U.S. history for a combat sports event to becoming the most streamed sporting event in U.S. history, this event is a testament to the global impact of Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, and the incredible athletes on this card. We’re proud to have partnered with Netflix to deliver an event that brought fans together worldwide and broke many records. The UFC, which I believe to be the greatest combat sports organization of all time, has been in business for 30+ years and they have never put on an event of this magnitude. We established MVP three years ago and are just getting started. This is what it means to push the boundaries of what’s possible in sports entertainment. Congratulations and thank you to our team and our fans.”

The preliminary card was also streamed massively, with 4.8 million views on MVP’s YouTube channel and 5.4 million on Netflix Sports and Tudum. The event underscored MVP’s ability to deliver groundbreaking moments in sports entertainment.

The post SOURCE SPORTS: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Breaks Boxing Gate Record with $18M in Revenue appeared first on .

Netflix Sued Over Streaming Quality During Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul Fight

by

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul was the boxing event to end all boxing events. At least, in 2024. The former, a sports legend, and the latter, a social media sensation, did their parts to build up the hype. Unfortunately, things did not go smoothly come fight night. Fans were disappointed with the quality of the fight, and the ways in which both fighters seemed to be dancing around each other in later rounds. Well, those who got the chance to see the later rounds, that is. Netflix’s live stream buffered repeatedly during the fight, and now the platform is being sued!

The suit was filed by Ronald “Blue” Denton. The Florida native claimed that he struggled to watch the fight, along with thousands of others, due to the poor quality of Netflix’s stream. He specifically cited “legendary problems, such as: no access, streaming glitches, and buffering issues.” Denton feels that Netflix breached their contract agreement to stream the fight. He is consequently seeking unspecified damages from the streaming titan. Denton’s complaints should come as no surprise to anyone who tried to watch the Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul fight themselves.

Read More: Jake Paul Calls Out Conor McGregor With MMA Fight Offer After Taking Down Mike Tyson

Netflix Struggled To Broadcast Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by TMZ (@tmz_tv)

Social media was swamped with complaints from users who couldn’t tell what was happening in real time. It got so bad, in fact, that Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone sent an email to employees addressing the issues. She acknowledged that there were unforeseen problems with the stream, while at the same time noting that Netflix drew record breaking viewership during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. “We don’t want to dismiss the poor experience of some members,” Stone explained via email. “Know we have room for improvement, but still consider this event a huge success.”

While Mike Tyson nor Jake Paul have commented on the streaming debacle, other celebrities have weighed in. Howard Stern, for example, blasted Netflix and urged them to get things under control before their plan to stream football games on Christmas Day. Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul may have resulted in a lawsuit, but a botched NFL broadcast would be, in Stern’s mind, an even greater debacle. “You f**k people’s football, there is hell to pay,” the radio host told Sirius XM fans. “You better not. I don’t know how this stuff works, but you’ve got to make sure it works.”

Read More: Mike Tyson Hit With Massive Adult Website Offer Following Hilarious NSFW Mishap

[via]

The post Netflix Sued Over Streaming Quality During Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul Fight appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Mike Tyson Hit With Massive Adult Website Offer Following Hilarious NSFW Mishap

by

Mike Tyson fought against Jake Paul this past weekend in a Netflix boxing match that had millions of people watching. Overall, it was a fight that a lot of people were dreading. Not because of the lack of entertainment, but because people did not want to see Tyson get destroyed by a younger man. Moreover, the fact that the younger man was Jake Paul made things a whole lot worse. However, in the end, it was not nearly as bad as some thought it would be.

Tyson was able to last all eight rounds and there were times where he appeared to be the better fighter. However, he simply could not withstand Paul’s stamina, which makes a whole lot of sense given the age factor at play here. Ultimately, it was an intriguing fight for a lot of reasons. We even got a viral moment before the fight in which Tyson’s bare butt was displayed for millions of fans. This has subsequently led to a lucrative offer from the Adult Film website, CamSoda.

Read More: Mike Tyson Says He “Almost Died” Ahead Of Shocking Loss To Jake Paul

Mike Tyson Gets Offer From CamSoda

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom)

Essentially, the brand is offering Tyson $250K to show off his butt for an hour during a live stream. “I understand this offer may be a far cry from what you just raked in from the fight, but let’s face it — maybe it’s time to hang up the glove,” Vice President of CamSoda Daryn Parker said. “I think this offer is the perfect way to still get in front of people and perform in a different, less strenuous way. Plus, you don’t have to worry about anyone biting or going after your ears.”

It is highly unlikely that Tyson is going to accept this offer. Ultimately, it feels extremely unserious. CamSoda is known for taking advantage of viral trends with these kinds of offers, and the Tyson situation is absolutely no exception. As for boxing, Tyson believes he will get in the ring again and may even fight Logan Paul. If anything, this will make a whole lot of money.

Read More: Jake Paul Calls Out Conor McGregor With MMA Fight Offer After Taking Down Mike Tyson

[Via]

The post Mike Tyson Hit With Massive Adult Website Offer Following Hilarious NSFW Mishap appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Adam “Pacman” Jones Claims He Was Called A Racial Slur Before Arrest For Allegedly Assaulting A Police Officer

by

Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested for alleged public intoxication, resisting arrest, evading arrest, and assault on a police officer in Arlington, Texas over the weekend. He had been in attendance at the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. TMZ has shared video of the incident, in which the former NFL star rocks a black outfit with a cowboy hat while being escorted out of Lowes Arlington Hotel.

Shortly after his arrest, a rep. for Jones reached out to TMZ. “Like thousands of other people in Dallas last night, Pac was in town for the fight and was enjoying himself, spending time with the fans.” the rep. said. “Pacman was returning to his hotel to wind down for the evening. He was not looking for trouble.”

Read More: Adam “Pacman” Jones Allegedly Beat Someone Unconscious: Report

Adam “Pacman” Jones Attends Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Tom Segura and Adam “Pac Man” Jones attend LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024)

The following day, Jones shared more insight into the incident on social media. Taking to Instagram, he shared a video in which someone inside the hotel called him the n-word. “We must talk about this,” he captioned the clip, before hinting that he’ll provide more details on Tuesday.

Adam “Pacman” Jones Arrested In Texas

Jones spent 13 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals from 2010–2017. The run-in with police in Texas is far from the first legal issue he’s faced. He was infamously suspended for the entirety of the 2007 season and for part of the 2008 season due to off-the-field conduct. Check out a video from Adam “Pacman” Jones’ arrest in Arlington, Texas below.

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by Adam Jones (@realpacman24)

Read More: Pacman Jones Tells Fellow NFLers “Figure Out Another Way” To Protest

[Via]

The post Adam “Pacman” Jones Claims He Was Called A Racial Slur Before Arrest For Allegedly Assaulting A Police Officer appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Boosie Badazz Says He’s Willing To Fight Anyone For $20 Million

by

Boosie Badazz says he’d take $20 million to fight anyone after watching Jake Paul defeat Mike Tyson by unanimous decision on Saturday night. Boosie explained that he’s still proud of the legendary boxer despite the loss in a video on Instagram. “They done f*cked over my role model last night,” he began. “My children making fun of me. Everybody talking sh*t. That man’s 58 years old and went and got 20 M’s. 58 years old and went and got 20 M’s. I’m proud of him. Give me $20 million right now. Anybody give me $20 million right now. I’m jumping in the ring with Gervonta.”

Users in the comments section of his post have been having plenty of laughs about the video. “Charleston White Vs You. He been chasing u for that boxing Smoke. Y’all make 20 Mill Fasho,” one user wrote. Another added: “Easiest 20Ms Mike ever made but DAMN he should’ve put a few haymakers on that boy!” One more suggested that Tyson threw the fight as a favor to Paul. They wrote: “Bruh yall think Mike need that money it’s not even about the money bruh… lol if anything he did that to boost Jake Paul name and help his career cus they were already friends. Mike invested into the weed industry yall do know that man is rich forever right?? This was all for Jake and for himself to see if he can still hang in the ring. That’s why Jake wasn’t really tryna hit him.”

Read More: Boosie Badazz Calls On T-Pain To Get Him Out IG Jail After Mark Zuckerberg Collab

Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson

Nov 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, UNITED STATES; Jake Paul bows down to Mike Tyson during their fight at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

After Paul’s win over Tyson, the legendary boxer revealed on social media that he almost died after suffering an ulcer flare-up, earlier this year. “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,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter) after the match.

Boosie Badazz Wants To Fight

In other news, Boosie recently announced that he and his fiancée, Rajel Nelson, are expecting a child. It will make for the rapper’s ninth baby overall. Check out Boosie Badazz’s reaction the Mike Tyson losing to Jake Paul below.

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by @boosieig2024

Read more: Boosie Badazz’s Fiancée Claps Back At Gold Digger Claims After Presumed Pregnancy Announcement

[Via]

The post Boosie Badazz Says He’s Willing To Fight Anyone For $20 Million appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Mike Tyson Says He “Almost Died” Ahead Of Shocking Loss To Jake Paul

by

Mike Tyson says he’s grateful for the opportunity to fight Jake Paul, who he labeled a “talented fighter” in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday afternoon. The statement comes after Paul defeated him by unanimous decision on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in what was a one-sided affair. Tyson, who is 58 years old, held up for all eight rounds against the 27-year-old social media star.

“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 began. “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. 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.”

Read More: Jake Paul Wins Mike Tyson Boxing Match By Unanimous Decision

Mike Tyson Fights Jake Paul

Nov 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, UNITED STATES; Mike Tyson (black gloves) fights Jake Paul (silver gloves) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images.

Tyson and Paul were originally slated to face off back on July 20, but the legendary boxer ended up suffering an ulcer flare-up during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles back in May. “I went to the bathroom and I threw up blood,” Tyson revealed on Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, as caught by USA Today. “The next thing I know I’m on the floor. I was defecating tar.’’

Mike Tyson Reflects On Losing To Jake Paul

After the fight, Paul sang Tyson’s praises. “He’s a legend,” he said, as caught by ESPN. “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 without him. He’s an icon. He’s the toughest man on the planet.” The match aired on Netflix, serving as the streaming service’s first venture into airing live sports. It wasn’t smooth sailing for the streamer, as buffering problems were cited on social media by numerous viewers. Check out Mike Tyson’s entire statement about losing to Jake Paul below.

Read More: Hip-Hop Can’t Believe That Mike Tyson Lost To Jake Paul: See Rappers’ Reactions

[Via] [Via] [Via]

The post Mike Tyson Says He “Almost Died” Ahead Of Shocking Loss To Jake Paul appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Hip-Hop Can’t Believe That Mike Tyson Lost To Jake Paul: See Rappers’ Reactions

by

Jake Paul took a win over Mike Tyson in their highly anticipated and officially sanctioned boxing match on Friday (November 15) at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and shocked many within the hip-hop community as a result. For those unaware, the fight faced a delay due to Iron Mike’s ulcer flaring up, witnessed a slap at Paul at the weigh-in, and saw a lot of people allege that they fixed the match. Each boxer’s interviews and statements before the big night also caught a lot of steam online, so there were multiple reasons to be curious about this outcome.

The rap world followed suit, and a whole bunch of MCs, producers, and commentators had some strong remarks before, during, and after the match. What’s more is that some of them even had a financial investment in who was going to emerge victorious, and some weren’t lucky enough to predict it successfully. Drake, a proud and frequent gambler, lost $335K last night after betting on Mike Tyson to beat Jake Paul. We’re sure you can find memes about the Drizzy curse online in spades these days.

Read More: Mike Tyson Wallops Jake Paul During Weigh In For Boxing Match

Freddie Gibbs Reacts To Mike Tyson & Jake Paul Fight

Jokes aside, Mike Tyson had made some pretty despondent comments ahead of the Jake Paul fight that also caught many’s attention. “”I don’t believe in the word legacy,” he told young reporter Jazzy’s World TV. “I just think it’s another word for ego. Legacy doesn’t mean nothing. That’s just some word everyone grabbed onto. […] It means absolutely nothing to me. I’m just passing through. I’ma die and it’s gon’ to be over. Who cares about legacy after that? What a big ego. ‘I want people to think I’m this, I’m great.’ No, I’m nothing. We’re just dead. We’re dust, we’re absolutely nothing. Our legacy is nothing.”

More Rappers React

Meanwhile, thanks to a boxing challenge from KSI, maybe Jake Paul is already thinking about who his next opponent will be. We’re sure that he and Mike Tyson will have a lot of interesting statements to make about their showdown, so let’s see how this discourse evolves. In the meantime, you can check out rappers’ online reactions to the fight down below.

Read More: Rick Ross Teases Mike Tyson And Evander Holyfield Fight As His Next Venture

[via]

The post Hip-Hop Can’t Believe That Mike Tyson Lost To Jake Paul: See Rappers’ Reactions appeared first on HotNewHipHop.