“Shocking Fallout: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Face Boxing Suspension—The Netflix Controversy Explained!”
While both boxers went the distance, with the fight lasting eight rounds and ultimately ending in favor of Jake Paul by unanimous decision, both viewers and celebrities have voiced their discontent with the event, accusing it of being “rigged,” with one fan even suing Netflix over it.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have been suspended for 24 days after a “disappointing” fight that some fans believe was “rigged”
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However, the suspension can be appealed, requiring the interested party to request a hearing to prove their fitness.
According to the Texas Department, the measure was established by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) in the early 2000s “for the fighter’s safety.”
The rule was an attempt at standardizing rest periods between bouts as awareness of brain injuries in combat sports increased. While no single incident directly triggered the establishment of the rule, it was part of a broader effort to address the dangers associated with cumulative trauma to the brain.
Despite both fighters completing the full eight rounds of their bout, audiences were disappointed, feeling that the fight had been artificially extended, a concern that Jake Paul himself later confirmed.
“I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt,” the younger athlete revealed in a press conference, explaining that he purposely held back from knocking out the 58-year-old out of respect for his career.
Netflix experienced buffering issues and interruptions during the fight’s transmission, leading one man to sue the streaming service for $50 million
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Not only were fans disappointed with the fighters’ performance but also with Netflix’s streaming of the event, with users experiencing buffering issues, cuts, and interruptions.
