"Netflix should be ASHAMED" - Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson should NOT be happening, says Wally Downes Jr

JAKE PAUL and Mike Tyson have confirmed a blockbuster boxing showdown for this summer.
The stunning bout will be aired live on Netflix. The date for the fight has been set for Saturday, July 20. A video shared on Netflix's official accounts on social media announced the clash.
Influencer-turned-boxer Paul was seen arriving on a helicopter and jumping off on to a helipad where Tyson was located. The pair were then seen face to face.
However, The Sun's Wally Downes Jr is less than thrilled about the idea of the fight taking place and has blasted Netflix for allowing it to happen.
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[@Patient-Unknown]

Boxing is becoming a circus.

[@JMIHD]

Because the top fighters are scared to fight each other these fights are keeping boxing relevant

[@user-kq9vv5tj1u]

​@@JMIHDfury and usyk are fighting. We just had the best 2 welterweight fight too. What you on about???

[@jimmyburch87]

@@JMIHDlike? 😂 where have you been the last few years? This is where you show you actually don’t follow or appreciate boxing at all.

[@JMIHD]

@@user-kq9vv5tj1u after how long…that fight was supposed to happen ages ago

[@JMIHD]

@@jimmyburch87 okay jimmy…I don’t know nothing about boxing👨🏻‍🦯

[@LogicPak]

RIP boxing , will miss this great sport.

[@jessil1821]

Not just boxing everything is changing because of money cause they even want to bring European football to America now

[@danjames4086]

​@@jessil1821 And? You can enjoy both you know.

[@degenatron2319]

RIP sport,tv,movies,videogames,society EVERYTHING. welcome to the modern age. smfh

[@cnwil4594]

This is getting out of control.

[@kellykiser7600]

We really are in the matrix. “Give them games!”

[@ttboy4760]

Yes Jake the legend killer Paul is taking out another goat.

[@kainemead3307]

@@ttboy4760😂

[@thecrimsonlip53]

@@ttboy4760Jake could work his whole life as hard as he can and Tysons little toe would still have more talent then Jake will ever have

[@thecoldestusa]

People want to watch Roman gladiator auditorium settings....

[@joshpickles9022]

I think Mike just wants to get paid. Even if he loses I'll still love him.

[@Uranublet]

How many fucking millions is he getting lmao

[@Minister-Peter-V1-Church]

Not a chance he's losing

[@I_live_in_reality]

You love a man convicted of what he did against a woman ?? You are a waste of a life

[@passportbro904]

​yes we support him, women lie we never believe them

[@garyengland9549]

@@I_live_in_reality you don’t know he did that . Just because he was found guilty doesn’t mean he did it

[@Morrile1]

Jake Paul just wants to spend a few months in intensive Care after Mike Tyson remodels his face.

[@Snizzle_Fizzle]

What if its the other way round? Who wants to see that?

[@mnieliw]

Mike Tyson hasnt remodeled anyone's face in 20+ years. He looked like a complete 🤡 in has last match against RJJ. This is nothing more than a fixed cash grab.

[@bladerunner16]

Tyson is 58 ffs, not 22.

[@bladerunner16]

Tyson is nearly 58 ffs, not 22.

[@tmsplltrs]

Sadly I doubt that Mike will win this. Unless they fixed it in his favour

[@chrisyungin25]

Mike Tyson 57 years old and still throwing them hands !!! Is the confidence for me

[@thecrimsonlip53]

Tysons a legend he shouldn’t lower himself to this muppets level

[@ironbutterflyrusted]

I dare the reporter to say to Tyson you are a washed out Grandad🤣....he hasnt seen Mike training Ngannou obviously.

[@Soulrollsdeep]

Training someone else and hitting pads is VERY different to having someone half your age, in their physical prime, landing bombs on you. Mike looks like an absolute savage when he's hitting the pads, he looked scary as fuck on the run up to Roy Jones Jr, but the reality didn't play out like the training did. This is a sad state of affairs and I only hope Mike has one last devastating fight left in him and takes Jake's confidence and crushes it to nothingness. But got a feeling he's going to end up asleep, which nobody on earth wants to see.

[@ironbutterflyrusted]

@@Soulrollsdeep True.....but Mike isn't your normal 58yr old. He has done and felt things that very few have. When he gets into the zone, adrenaline flowing, bad intent on his mind....can a novice Jake withstand 2 rounds of pure hell ?...that's all Mike needs.

[@waynevillette4193]

⁠@@Soulrollsdeephe was holding back cos it was a Exhibition that was clear to see they wasn’t allowed to go for a knock out just one of many clauses in that fight ,will be interesting to see if that fight was sanctioned as anything more than a Exhibition

[@thecoldestusa]

Exactly

[@CapnBirdseye]

You lost me at 'Jake Pauls a measured intelligent guy'

[@jayjayb89]

The sun saying people should be ashamed..... Fuckin hell

[@Melesx2]

Can anyone tell me how much it will cost to stream this ‘fight’?

[@davestewart1656]

Netflix is going to be a co-defendant in the murder of J. PAUL.

[@MrBetc]

Netflix? Or South park? Never ever heard of a 30 yr age difference in contenders before!

[@lefthookouchmcarm4520]

Boxing is evolving. It's letting podcasters and MMA fighters in. Lol.

[@80-80.]

Pretty sure it's voluntary from both, and if Mike loses it doesn't change anything

[@jondoe2k]

Oh man, how far is this mismatch boxing going to go 🤦‍♂️

[@96lscpower18]

If this was a real fight Tyson would put Jake Paul on an embalming table

[@javlohudzlin4829]

Why don't people know this????

[@thecrimsonlip53]

It’s so stupid a muppet like Jake Paul doesn’t even deserve to lace Tyson’s boots let along share a ring

[@PAllen74]

​@@javlohudzlin4829No. You clearly know nothing about combat sports. Mike Tyson is pushing 60, doesn't matter how good you once were.

[@milkbottle5215]

​@GojoRIPbozo sorry but your wrong ,

[@javlohudzlin4829]

No. If the fight was real and not an exhibition, Tyson would have no problem setting up and landing a knockout punch to Paul. 60 is not a problem in that regard for Tyson. He doesn't show problems from boxing as does others.@@PAllen74

[@2011sliverdude]

Jake Paul vs George Foreman next 😂

[@sh9698]

TYSON IS GOING TO BEAT THIS KID UP😂😅

[@DeeezB]

Not a chance. Old man v young athletic juice head. Give me a 20 week camp and I’d beat Tyson! The old man wants paid and I’m glad it’s going ahead so he can make bank one last time

[@thecrimsonlip53]

I hate Paul he doesn’t even deserve to get this opportunity what happened to the days when you had to earn the right to fight these legends

[@kitsunderevt]

It's an exhibition match, this is not a professional match. Exhibition matches are shows for audience entertainment, pro matches are for actual competition. This isn't going on anyone's "record" unless they lie

[@NoLove040]

I already know you have nevva stepped in the ring with a comment like that. A fight is a fight. They will give it all too try ko each other

[@kitsunderevt]

@@NoLove040 and I know you're likely a small child who knows nothing about the professional world of boxing. I was commenting on the fact that the guy in the video implied this would go on an actual record, but it in fact does not, because there's a difference between an exhibition fight for entertainment purposes and an official professional fight for competition, the latter which would involve an actual professional record. It's not my fault you're incompetent, blame your parents.

[@SillySausage787]

@@NoLove040lol no they won’t! It will be a dance around and soft punches on Tysons behalf, if this was a real fight Tyson would have Paul on his arse knocked out within minutes. This will be a play around for both of them

[@anthonykeane6434]

​​@@NoLove040 lol no a fight is a fight an exhibition is a exhibition. Don't have to take it serious because it's not.

[@DavidJackson-vk6xz]

Netflixs will show absolutely anything these days more shite than Disney at the moment lol.

[@historypolitics108]

All I care about is if Mike Tyson wants to do it and if Mike Tyson gets an enormous payday out of it. Mike Tyson should earn $100 million dollars from this fight.

[@mikalakimo2038]

Jake Paul has a death wish, he doesn't know it yet

[@mnieliw]

A death wish? 😂 Tyson has been washed since 2002. This fight is beyond pathetic.

[@dangl650]

@@mnieliwcorrect. Casuals always get over excited over some KZbin shorts showing ferocious pad work that lasts about 3 seconds……..never mind how he looked 4 years ago against Roy Jones what about his last few pro fights when he was in his 30’s ?

[@doubletrouble_2_]

@@mnieliwjake is horrible anyway, so mike is winning.

[@user-nb3oz4xd9w]

Jake Paul 😂 please if your a fighter then your a fighter Tyson would still floor him at 70 who tf is Jake Paul people with shit in the eyes who tf has he fought ? No body 😂 on what planet do you think this joker has a chance second round he gets floored ya might wana bang a bet on 😂

[@eduardghiur8069]

Mike Tyson is going to kill Paul

[@paulcartonia8181]

If Mike gets in shape and be serious he should win

[@bladerunner16]

You're missing the point here mate.

[@Nonegiven14582]

After Nigel Benn cashed out with Steve Collins twice. This can't be any worse.

[@waynemarshall8836]

Benn was in his mid thirties though…not touching 60 😂

[@Nonegiven14582]

@@waynemarshall8836 Nigel Benn was in no fit state to fight Steve Collins. Had it been marketed as a gimmick, fair enough. But seemed the corner had spoken about the towel coming in, before the fights even started. I do go see Benn fight Henry Wharton and best part of that night was the undercard. He played it safe that evening. I was a young man and it was a lot of money to go watch boxing. I expected more from my money.

[@LukeSkywalker522]

Is this fight real ?

[@Spacecowboyy69]

this is an absolute joke, anyone involved in this needs to be investigated because there must be some dodgy characters working in this business

[@TaedoeMuzik]

Factz cause like wtf

[@rambosquirrel1208]

I heard "this shouldn't be happening" and some tidbits about the fighters but never a "why".

[@dandelgado11]

a 57 year old is n o t a "Granddad" as a synonym of 'old' - my Granddad is old. And he is 88. Man, I dont know how old you are, but you dot look far away from 57 also. But is live over with 57? Brad Pitt is 60 Tom Cruise is 61 I do not associate them with Grandads. I know what you mean. It's a bloody miissmatch and shame and should not be supported, but you could have said that without degrading aging. 57 is NOT 'old'.

[@100eyez4]

Jake paul has fought twice after Nate Diaz fight and no one watched those events. He is not selling events like he thinks he does; he needs known names from sports to attract an audience.

[@Manchester786]

They should be ashamed. 57 year old man.

[@papadwarf6762]

57 means nothing if Tyson uses testosterone replacement

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

Tyson will knock the scrot out

[@-_Nuke_-]

​@@papadwarf6762What the fuck are you talking about? 57 means too much. This ain't a movie bro. Tyson is going to be knocked out really fast, and that's a very sad way for him and his legacy to lose to this KZbin princess...

[@markS2503]

Ribs ribs chin and ko. With the skill MT has, you can do that at 57 easily. 1st round MT

[@Manchester786]

58 years old now half his age but I know fear is real 😂😂 4th round ko

[@shanemiddleton3506]

We dont love watching netflix lol, its background noise

[@ethandavock3538]

Jake Paul continues to push the boundaries of his amateur boxing career by challenging senior citizens to fights, armed only with their trusty walking sticks. It's a sight to behold as Jake dodges the slow swings of his elderly opponents, all while trying to maintain his tough guy image. Who knew that retirement communities were breeding grounds for the next big boxing sensation? Watch out, Jake, those grannies and grandpas may have some hidden tricks up their sleeves (or in this case, walking sticks)!

[@jimmyv1753]

Seeing the interview with Mike talking about losing his daughter was one of the hardest things I’ve seen. It reminded me of just how much the man has really been through in his life. A lot of bad decisions and a lot of horrible tragedy too. If they allow him access to all the Mexican supplements I think he will be fine in there. But within I think it’s lose lose for Jake. You either beat a beloved senior citizen and boxing legend as someone around 30 years his junior or you get knocked out by an old man. Who you say shuffled around with Roy Jones but he actually did extremely well and looked good for his age and considering the competition.

[@Bronzed-adonis]

Bro u cant write off mike tyson at 57 in the same way u wouldnt write off tony hawk to beat a dude whos been skating vert for a few years i would not wanna fight mike

[@SharonRymer-ge2mu]

What the fk you on about 😂😂

[@magnet3213]

I remember George Foreman coming back into the ring an old man? & became… “THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!” 🥊 😃

[@thedrvn]

Im judging it from the side that Tyson has said yes to this and for that reason alone im going to back him with my eye balls. He will come out hard and go for knockout in the first, after that it'll be hard watching

[@user-si7sd4xk8z]

Its the title for me🤣🤣🤣🤣it really should be ashamed

[@brucey2899]

Boxing won’t be ever like it was in its prime years ago.

[@donhonky4086]

Mike's not just going to ko him he's going to kick him out of his house and move in 😮

[@ChattinBoxingWYB]

I guess having a large social media following gives you a right to fight professional athletes and make millions.

[@labos7250]

I understand Tyson wanting one last big payday but getting knocked out of Jake Paul isn’t worth the money. Embarrassing for boxing and sport in general

[@anthonyreckitt9473]

Jake Paul vs Ngannou, that’s the fight the fans want to see.

[@jaggedjakemusic2k]

Jake paul vs logan paul

[@Fr33Diver]

Jake Paul vs GGG

[@John-lq5kz]

Dont know what's more embarrassing this fight or people thinking mike will win 😂

[@MQureshi1]

Presenter has no clue about Mike Tyson!

[@pax263]

Don’t get why people are hating on this. You’re watching a legend do his craft. It’s like hearing 2pac rap again

[@RazorEdge2006]

Mike Tyson is almost 60 and walks on a cane. This fight is bad for his health and he could get seriously injured. This clown show shouldn't be allowed to go ahead.

[@shane7073]

Most real boxing fans want to see Mike knock Jake the F out

[@Jimbo8012]

Ordinarily 57 is far too old to fight but Archie Moore fought Muhammad Ali when he was about to turn 50 and Moore was really a light heavy whereas Ali was a full blown heavy. Tyson is bigger than Moore and Paul is a fair bit smaller than Ali and obviously nowhere near as good. Also, Tyson's in pretty decent shape. I think this will be far closer than people expect.

[@-_Nuke_-]

No it won't. He is 57 he will barely last 2 rounds. This is something that will just damage his legacy. Tyson has nothing to gain from this. His defeat will further solidify this KZbinr's delusions that he can fight... Boxing can only lose from this.

[@Jimbo8012]

@@-_Nuke_- Bernard Hopkins was still fighting at 52 and Joe Smith was/is at a completely different level to Jake Paul. Ortiz is also supposed to be in his early 50's (not nearly 45 as officially stated) and he'd smash Jake Paul all over the place. Yes, Tyson's a million years old but I don't think you're taking into account how terrible Paul truly is. Don't think anyone in the top 1000 Heavyweights would lose to him.

[@kleviskapa432]

Is this really happening. 😂😂😂

[@aaronpike6902]

I'm glad someone said it

[@littleindian99]

This is wild.

[@MacRambo967]

Did he just say Netflix and chill😂

[@HerbaGuide]

Disgusting of Netflix

[@joemoran4843]

dont say poor mike tyson he’s gonna rip disney boy apart they’re not the same now mike is 57 jake is still not even near his level

[@richardwalsh7401]

Danny Williams never got any credit for beating Mike, many years ago, as everyone said tyson wasn't the same fighter anymore, this fight is ridiculous.... Evander hollyfield got stopped in 1 round in his last fight... Great champs need to realise when it's over, and jp should be ashamed of arranging this fight..

[@anthonykeane6434]

People getting so upset over an exhibition you so funny.

[@stavrosavgousti8887]

Imagine a 20 year old Mike Tyson fighting Jake Paul 😂😂😂😂 Tyson would beat Jake Paul so bad he would shit himself, literally shit all in and around the ring.

[@rayeremia6058]

Thank you for being the voice of reason.

[@lewis93156]

Couldn't have said it better - great summary from Wally Downes. 👍

[@terenceoconnor4399]

35 years ago hell yeah id pay to see that 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tmsplltrs]

You mean a prime Mike Tyson punching jake's father in his balls? Yeah i'd pay to see that

[@billB101]

Mike shouldn't be going near this. He has nothing to prove.

[@Catamarang-lo8re]

Another hugging match where all the fan boys get excited, neither boxer lands a decent punch and they both walk away with a couple of million pounds. It is right up the there with the circus fights where someone had to stand in ring for 3 rounds

[@MrNiceHk]

The Sun ... talking about Shame ...the brass balls of it

[@leewightman8619]

It's a lose lose situation for Jake if he beats Tyson he will be seen as a coward for beating a legend wayyyyy past his prime and if he loses he got beat of an old man way past his prime...

[@Porldweace]

Imagine being Mike Tyson reading the comments. But you’re a Mike Tyson that wants to give it another go. Imagine him reading the doubt everyone has in him because of his age. What 25 year old would step up to Mike Tyson ? Cmon. Would you. Because I wouldn’t. So if the man wants to box. You’re discriminating him because of his age. Let the man do what he wants.

[@-_Nuke_-]

He is 57 bro. He can't do this anymore. Hit me up when the fight is over, you will see that im right.

[@_sky_3123]

Ok, yeah, I am 31 and yeah, Mike Tyson would knock my me on my ass if we entered a ring, ture. But JakePaul is actually traning boxing, he isn't world class tallent, but an a healthy amature for sure. He doesn't need some crazy skill, just being mediocre boxer + young and healfty is enough for him to be a big favorite considering Mike is 60. Dont get me workg, I would be rooting for Mike...but man, 30 years of difference.

[@-_Nuke_-]

@@_sky_3123 I wouldn't be surprised if Jake is full of cocaine on that ring, its an exhibition match so I don't know how strict the rules are, unless he is afraid that they might find him positive, the guy doesn't seem stable at all. If that's the case, then Mike is going to lose for sure.

[@DS-qy3qv]

The people or "fans" of tyson's belittling him need to give their heads a shake. You doubt your man can do it and it shows, tyson was happy to draw, win or loose just by taking the fight. Have some faith ffs

[@CHIMPmanHE]

If Jake paul hurts Mike Tyson then shit will hit the fan.

[@mikelonjr831]

Mike Tyson has guts to do this even if he loses I will still give him way more credit because not even some of the young fighters want to fight it's all about business to be honest I doubt Mike Tyson is going to lose

[@paulschipper9428]

Well said.

[@user-hf9gb8bq5j]

Yea don’t want to see my Legendary Iron Mike Tyson Fight a man half his age in the street “Mike you’d savagely destroy him”. Mike still has the power to F him up in Ring but at what cost! Shame on you Jake Paul!

[@LL-sc3lm]

Don’t underestimate Mike lol

[@Melesx2]

There’s a reason people aren’t competitively boxing at 57/58 years old. This is a circus, anyone paying to watch this, is getting conned. Jake Paul is a great example of what is wrong with the internet age. He has successfully monetised being obnoxious and boxing people(that really shouldn’t be boxing) that he really should win against. I think he’s smart enough not to seriously disrespect Tyson. He might beat Tyson at boxing but Mike is not someone you play with. It might start as boxing but throw in some disrespect and it might end up more serious.

[@KeithGreenshields]

Mike Tyson will destroy Jake if it isn't fixed

[@lancemannion6173]

Drago vs Apollo creed would look tame if this was a real fight and not staged

[@Chemically_Induced]

Mike is doing exactly what he bashed Mayweather about. this is stupid

[@littlemark01]

This is not equal status. Embarrassing for all who pushed this.

[@Poulson_thefit1]

Yes it should

[@donalddarko4871]

Boxing has been a show for a long time now, especially since this influencer era. The old heads are just salty their meals are going to continue to be taken from them. The bottom line is the promoters made it the sport it has become a long time before jake paul, in the pursuit of money. The fact is joe public who arent avid boxing fans would rather watch these novelty matches as a stark contrast to athletes that have little to no media presence. Its simple we want to know the competitors on a near personal level before investing our energy.

[@leeellingham574]

Jake Paul would never stand even the slightest chance of winning against the Mike Tyson we all know when he was in his prime. The fight wouldn't even reach the 2nd round.. Even if Jake Paul beats Tyson, that's still a big 'IF' is it really a fair fight? Tyson shouldn't be boxing at his age. He will get tired a lot quicker than Jake Paul and certainly isn't as quick with his punches or on his feet as he once was. Total waste of time. Its all so Jake Paul can say he beat Iron Mike.. that'll give him an even bigger ego than he already has!!

[@user-hw5zq9gi2t]

Jake needs to sign his death certificate round one knockout

[@IanRatcliffe]

Have you seen the training videos of Tyson? Tyson could easily knock JP out in the first round. The sad thing is it is most likely going to be a scripted event.

[@ciupacabraciupacabra6442]

No one should be ashamed just hope he KOs Tyson hopefully he'll forget money and have some self esteem

[@dangl650]

I understand the view and I also would rather it wasn’t happening. However, Mike isn’t a child. He’s still skilful enough to protect himself and there’s also a referee to protect him if needed if Jake Paul all of a sudden by a freak of nature has the ability of a pre-lay off Ali..!! I just hope it’s not a ‘pre-arranged’ exhibition and Mike KO’s him…!

[@dwaynedibley3529]

The sun telling someone to be ashamed, that a joke.

[@bladerunner16]

I can see by some of the comments that there are a lot of youtubers on here who know absolutely nothing about boxing.

[@leemurray7033]

I hate the sun but Wally is spot on

[@brianmcghee9313]

Joke of a fight Tyson is far too old, if Jake Paul had any balls he'd fight the current best either Tyson Fury or AJ

[@MortalJupiter]

We don't need to worry about Tyson, he is gonna have some fun and earn a big bag is all

[@SamSuleksBicep]

Let people do what they want if they arent harming anyone

[@dazzaMusic]

Boxing has become part of the circus now

[@Sky_W_]

It's all about the bag nowadays, no shame 🤦‍♂️

[@Infamous786]

Netflix should definitely be ashamed funding money for 🇮🇱

[@LyricalKnight1]

I don't know. I want Tyson to stay retired and enjoy his success. He's got nothing to prove. What's the point? Is this Rocky IV or something?

[@zoomed66]

Jack paul is the kind of guy who would beat up a 90 year old Tyson and think he beat Mike tyson. He would even pay to have the the record books show he beat Mike tyson. Abit like Calzaghe vs Jones junior.

[@benedis3300]

If Jake gets hit clean in the body or anywhere above the neck then it’s over. I feel that Jake will just jab the whole fight and use his range. It’ll go the distance in my opinion

[@lillydavis259]

I’m paying good money to watch Tyson beat the living 💩 out of Paul live! Can’t wait!

[@user-zm4do8qu2t]

I know Mike doesn’t give two fcks about our opinion but it’s sad that Mikes story is going to finish with him losing to a Disney KZbinr. From the most savage man on the planet to that, that is truly sad.

[@-_Nuke_-]

Exactly...

[@1only491]

Anyone saying this type of thing makes boxing worse doesn’t realise boxing would be dead in the next 5 years if it weren’t for these type of fights. Influencers revived boxing it was getting closer to death these are the fights people younger people want to see even if it isn’t a great match up it’s what the people want and that’s what the high level boxers don’t give so it’s good there’s others who do.

[@NathanBMoon]

One word : Greed