Jake Paul’s camp issue furious statement on ‘rigged’ allegations after Mike Tyson fight
Jake Paul’s company, Most Valuable Promotions, have issued a furious statement hitting back at claims his win over Mike Tyson was ‘rigged’.
The 27-year-old won the showdown at the AT&T Stadium via unanimous decision, with the American securing the 11th victory of his career so far in the process.
Since the fight, however, several figures have suggested the event was ‘staged’, ‘rigged’ or ‘fixed’.
Yet Paul’s company have now bristled at those allegations, insisting they are ‘baseless’ and simply untrue.
“Following the wide circulation of incorrect and baseless claims that undermine the integrity of the Paul vs. Tyson event, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) would like to set the record straight regarding the contractual agreements and the nature of the fight,” they said.
“Rigging a professional boxing match is a federal crime in the United States of America.
“Paul vs. Tyson was a professional match sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).
“Both fighters in good faith performed to the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight.
“There were absolutely no restrictions – contractual or otherwise – around either fighter.
“Each boxer was able to use his full arsenal to win the fight. Any agreement to the contrary would violate TDLR boxing rules.
“Trash talk and speculation are common in sports, and athletes and promoters need to tolerate nonsensical commentary, jokes and opinions.
“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 and to the sport itself.
“It is further illogical and inane that MVP, in the debut of a hopeful long-term partnership with the world’s biggest streamer—an organization that made its first-ever foray into live professional sports with Paul vs Tyson—would even so much as consider such a perverse violation of the rules of competition.”
Paul’s business manager, Nakisa Bidarian, has previously condemned the allegations.
And he’s now doubled down while insisting the 27-year-old has a bright future ahead of him following his victory in Texas.
“This is not the first time Jake Paul has faced unfounded scepticism or outright disbelief as a professional athlete,” he said.
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“And frankly, the claim that his bout must have been rigged is just the latest backhanded compliment to come his way.
“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.
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“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.”
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