The idea of Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, succumbing to Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, has sent shockwaves through the boxing realm. Many fans have cast doubts on the authenticity of the fight, leading to a flurry of conspiracy theories.

Amir Tyson's Response to Conspiracy Theories

During his father's fight against Jake Paul on November 15, Amir Tyson was part of the commentary team. From Dubai, where he attended the IBA championship, he addressed the rumors. "Where's the proof? Give me factual proof," he firmly declared. He emphasized that the accusations of a staged fight were unfounded and pointed out the legal consequences. "That's a felony, that's a federal crime," he added, reinforcing his stance on the legitimacy of the fight.

The Financial Success of the Fight

Despite the controversy surrounding the fight's outcome, its success cannot be ignored. The bout between Tyson and Paul shattered records, with an astonishing 65 million concurrent viewers tuning in, making it the most-watched boxing event in history. The event also set a new benchmark for ticket sales, raking in 18 million dollars and surpassing the previous record held by Canelo Alvarez. Even though there were technical issues affecting some viewers' ability to stream the fight on Netflix, the financial success was undeniable. Tyson reportedly earned $20 million, while Jake Paul took home $40 million.

The Circulation of the Alleged "Script"

After the fight, an image of a supposed "script" for the bout started circulating on social media. The script claimed that Tyson would display flashes of his prime in the early rounds and then tire out by the third, ultimately losing to Paul by the fifth. However, a community note on Twitter quickly debunked the document, labeling it as a fake. Nevertheless, the circulation of the script only intensified the conspiracy theories surrounding the fight's legitimacy.Amir Tyson responded to these claims. "We know the game, we know how people believe [anything they see]… It's too much, you can't change people's opinions sometimes," he concluded. Tyson's words highlight the complexity of dealing with such widespread speculation in the boxing world.