Tyson’s ranking drops to 314th after loss to Paul
Mike Tyson’s ranking dropped significantly after he lost to Jake Paul in Arlington, Texas over the weekend.
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TYSON’S RANKING DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY AFTER FAILED COMEBACK BID
Tyson’s ranking dropped significatnly after a failed comeback bid marked his first professional fight in 19 years.
Furthermore, the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion was listed at No.314 after the loss last Saturday.
Moreover, boxing website Box-Rec had Tyson at No309 prior to his comeback fight.
Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) defeated Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs) via unanimous decision after going through the full eight rounds.
The 27-year-old American YouTuber even had one judge making him win in all the rounds during the fight.
‘IRON MIKE’ LOST STEAM AFTER STRONG START
The fighter also known as “Iron Mike” lasted the full distance, but he tired out shortly after a strong start.
Moreover, Tyson’s ranking is even lower compared to unheralded boxers wo only fought once in their careers.
Furthermore, other boxers who have recorded mutiple losing records are even ahead of Tyson’s position.
Tyson and Paul are currently suspended for 24 days from any boxing matches based on Texas regulatory rules.
Multiple reports said the decision of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) was described as a medical suspension.
MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS SET RECORD STRAIGHT, INSISTS FIGHT NOT RIGGED
Paul’s promotional company – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), set the record straight on the fight that it insisted was not rigged.
Furthermore, MVP said the Paul-Tyson fight was sanctioned by the TDLR and no restrictions were imposed on either fighter.
Moreover, the company will never tolerate rigging which, if done at a professional fight, will be classified as a federal crime in the US.
“Both fighters in good faith performed to the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight,” MVP said.
“There were absolutely no restrictions – contractual or otherwise – around either fighter. Each boxer was able to use his full arsenal to win the fight,” it added.