Money was being gambled at historic levels when Jake Paul fought Mike Tyson in what many considered a sham of a fight that featured a 58-year-old decades past his prime and a 27-year-old YouTuber with questionable motives.

Could this all be setting up for a precedent-defining lawsuit?

One sports attorney believes several factors could lead to legal action.

“It wouldn’t shock me one bit to see a lawsuit filed on this fight,” Dan Lust, a Sports Attorney at Moritt Hock & Hamrott and Law Professor at New York Law School, told The Post.

Paul fought Tyson to a snoozer of an eight-round decision win, where the former heavyweight champ appeared to be struggling to stand as many criticized Paul for carrying him to the finish.

It appeared Paul could’ve won by knockout at his convenience, as Tyson looked wobbly in the later rounds.

Paul seemingly admitted as much after the fight, telling reporters he “didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt.”

Another complicating factor is that boxers are not paid if the fight doesn’t happen.

As Tyson dealt with a litany of medical issues in the lead-up to the fight, one could argue that the fight was put on so the two could grab their cash and get out unscathed.

When asked whether he took his foot off the peddle, Paul responded, “Yeah, definitely,” and that he “wanted to give the fan’s a show.”

He was asked a follow-up question about whether he carried Tyson.

Paul responded, “Yeah a little bit. There was a point where I was like ‘OK, he’s not really engaging back.’ And so I don’t know if he is tired or hurt or whatever, and I could just tell that his age was showing a little bit and I just have so much respect for him and that violence, war thing between us … kind of went away as the rounds went on.”

The only problem with that is the fight received four times the betting interest than any other boxing match, with the fight’s most likely outcome in terms of betting odds being Paul to win by knockout (+125).

“I watched the fight very closely, lines were skewing toward knockouts … because logically it would point toward ‘Tyson is too old to take a big punch’ or ‘Jake hasn’t felt someone with Tyson’s power,’” Lust said.

Lust noted that Paul’s comments about not wanting to hurt Tyson would have been fine had he couched them to just the eighth round, since the final moments wouldn’t have put the entire fight in jeopardy.

Since he did not, Lust said that a can of worms was opened up, fueling what was already poor optics through the entire bout.

Before “Iron” Mike Tyson bared his teeth for Friday’s boxing match against Jake “El Gallo” Paul, he bared … a different part of himself, live for everyone on Netflix to see.

Between Netflix’s issues handling the vast number of people trying to watch, the fight itself not living up to expectations, and Tyson’s backside, there were likely millions of people disgusted by what they endured Friday night. However, the best way to cope with the trauma of such a sight is through comedy, and the internet has not disappointed in their reactions to Tyson’s cheeks.

Almost two decades on from their infamous showdown in Washington DC, Kevin McBride is still very much feeling the power of Mike Tyson.

In June of 2005, the little-known Irishman shocked the world and send ‘Iron Mike’ into retirement, not just from the fight but from boxing as a whole. It would take the heavyweight icon until this year, at the age of 58, to come back for a full professional bout, only taking two exhibitions in the meantime.

But even though McBride won on the night, he says that the punches he felt that night have stuck with him. Now working as a paver, he has warned Jake Paul that there are still times that he feels the power of Tyson, almost 20 years since they stepped in the ring.

Kevin McBride made Mike Tyson quit boxing, until now

The date was June 11 2005 when Kevin McBride earned the biggest win of his life against one of the greatest of all time; Mike Tyson. While the story has been rewritten to indicate that ‘Iron Mike’ was far past his best, he still packed a serious punch, which had the Monaghan native in trouble throughout.

“It was like a Cinderella story for me,” he told Bloody Elbow in an exclusive chat. “Everybody said there was no way I had a chance to beat Mike Tyson because with his career and what he’s achieved, but I had a different plan in my mind.

I trained very hard for eight weeks and I even had a hypnotist work with me so that every time he would hit me I’d be smiling. I was smiling a lot! People don’t realize even when I was fighting him people ask ‘what was going through your head?’ I say ‘What the hell did I get myself into?’

“He ain’t no joke and I would have fought him for free. I was offered small money, maybe $150,000, but I couldn’t care less about that, I just wanted to get in the ring with him, it wasn’t about money at all for me when it came to Mike Tyson.”

And not only did McBride get in the ring with Tyson, but he managed to make him quit on his stool after round six. He floored the legend with Muhammad Ali watching at ringside, and made one of the world’s toughest men decide that he could no longer fight.

Kevin McBride still feels the power of Mike Tyson

However, he has a word of warning for Jake Paul as he prepares to face Tyson on Friday night. The bout has proved controversial over the 31-year age gap between the competitors, but the legendary heavyweight still packs one of the biggest punches on the planet.

The 58-year-old heavyweight is set to head to the ring for the first time since 2020 later this month. However, while his bout with Roy Jones Jr. four years ago was an exhibition, his next fight will be a professional one. On November 15th, live on Netflix, Mike Tyson will clash with Jake Paul.

The boxing match will be the former champion’s first professional contest in nearly two decades. His last bout took place in June 2005, suffering a stunning upset loss to journeyman Kevin McBride. Now at 58 years old, Mike Tyson is preparing for one more fight against ‘The Problem Child’.

In the build to the contest, Jake Paul has repeatedly mocked the heavyweight’s age. Given the 31-year age gap between the two, it doesn’t come as a huge surprise. However, Mike Tyson is in arguably the best shape of his entire career. Taking to Instagram earlier today, the heavyweight posted a photo of his physique.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson reveals shredded physique ahead of Jake Paul fight

Just based on the photo, it’s clear Mike Tyson is taking preparation seriously. Based on a recent interview he gave to TalkSport, ‘Iron Mike’ is getting ready for a long night. In the interview, Tyson stated that he expects to have to hunt down Jake Paul on November 15th. However, he doesn’t believe that will be a big issue.

“I see him running around and I have to try and catch him and slaughter him. Mike Tyson stated in the interview discussing his return to the boxing ring against Jake Paul. He’s a good little fighter but he’s only had ten fights which is considered as an amateur in our field.”

He continued, “I have to catch him and slaughter him. No [I don’t fear for him] because he stepped into the ring. If my mother steps into the ring, she has a problem with me. Don’t go in the ring if you don’t want that problem… Jake believes his own lies sometimes. When you’re in a big fight, you have to become delusional and believe you’re somebody that you’re actually not. He’s in a lot of trouble.”

What do you make of this boxing news? Are you excited for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?

Jake Paul is scheduled to fight Mike Tyson on November 1 in Arlington, Texas

Jake Paul is taking his ventures beyond the boxing ring and into the restaurant world with his latest partnership.

The YouTuber-turned-boxing sensation has teamed up with Dog Haus, an award-winning fast-casual restaurant chain, to become a 25-unit franchisee.

Jake Paul’s new knockout business plan

Paul’s expansion into the restaurant business will begin with four Texas locations, strategically timed ahead of his upcoming fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

“This multifaceted partnership spans across the Dog Haus ecosystem, including marketing leadership, in-store experience, culinary innovation, franchise ownership, and the overall strategic vision of the brand,” Paul’s team announced in a statement.

The collaboration between Paul and Dog Haus goes far beyond a typical endorsement deal.

In addition to owning the franchise units, Paul will also take a seat on Dog Haus’ board of directors, working closely with the brand’s leadership to help shape its future growth.

His first stores will open across Texas, including in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, before expanding to other regions like Florida and Puerto Rico.

“I’m all in,” Paul said during a recent visit to a Dog Haus location in Arlington.

“I’ve been a fan of Dog Haus for years, and I’m fired up to push the limits and help take this amazing brand to a whole new level. I’m jumping in their corner and excited to introduce their food and experience to everyone across the country!”

Dog Haus CEO Michael Montagano shared the backstory of how the partnership formed, crediting Paul’s spontaneous visit to one of their Texas locations before his originally scheduled fight with Tyson.

Impressed by the experience, Paul reached out, sparking a conversation that would eventually lead to the partnership.

The timing of the collaboration couldn’t be better for Dog Haus.

The brand will play a prominent role in promoting Paul’s highly anticipated match against Tyson.

Dog Haus will be a branding partner for the fight, offering special promotions, in-store experiences, and even new menu items in the lead-up to the event.

In celebration of the fight, Dog Haus will host “Fight Night Haus Parties” at all of its locations nationwide on November 15, offering fans a chance to connect with the action.

Select locations will also provide the opportunity for fans to meet Paul in person.

Joaquin Buckley scored the biggest win of his MMA career in devastating fashion.

The welterweight contender extended his winning streak to five with a third-round knockout win over divisional great Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 on Saturday night.

Buckley forced Thompson onto his heels from the off as he supplied suffocating pressure.

In the third stanza, with ‘Wonderboy’ backing up, Buckley uncorked a vicious leaping right hook that left his adversary crumpled against the fence.

It was a shot even the great Mike Tyson would have been proud of – and the comparisons between the pair were rife on social media after the vicious stoppage.

One fan tweeted: “Wow Buckley kos Wonderboy with a leaping hook. Shades of Mike Tyson.”

Another wrote: “I’ve said since he fought Holland – Buckley reminds me of Mike Tyson with his boxing, love his weaving in and out.”

A third posted: “What a ko from Buckley holy s***.

“He’s like the Mike Tyson of MMA especially in this fight.

“Saw the ko maybe coming since buckley started to do better in the striking in rounds 2 and 3.”

Meanwhile, UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad added: “Wow Mike Tyson Buckley.”

In the immediate aftermath of his stunning win, Buckley called out former 170lbs king Kamaru Usman.

Tyson left a fan frozen in fear when all he wanted was a memorable moment

Mike Tyson is regarded as one of the most formidable personalities in boxing. With his powerful physique and fierce reputation, Tyson has always been respected, making it clear that approaching him when he’s in a bad mood could spell trouble for anyone.

In a recent incident, a daring fan approached Tyson, hoping to capture a brief moment with the heavyweight champion. However, Tyson’s unexpected reaction left the fan frozen in shock during a live TikTok broadcast. Those who witnessed the moment were left on edge, fearing what could have unfolded next.

A close call between Tyson and a fan

Speculation started to fly regarding the true cause of Tyson’s bad mood. With the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, he is just moments away from stepping into the ring against Jake Paul at one of the most iconic venues in the United States, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson could either rise to legendary status by taking down the YouTuber or face a frustrating reality if he struggles to accept a victory from someone like Paul. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

What exactly triggered Tyson’s sudden mood change remains a mystery. Perhaps he caught a glimpse of the fan’s terrified expression and paused out of compassion. Or maybe he realized that his every move was being recorded live, and in today’s social media landscape, one could go viral for the wrong reasons in mere minutes. Either way, the tension in the air was palpable.

For a brief moment, it felt like the interaction could have gone sideways, but thankfully, it didn’t. Instead, it became a “legendary moment” for the fan to remember. If this TikTok user had been more insistent, one can’t help but wonder if he would have provoked Tyson’s infamous wrath. That’s a question many fans might be left pondering.

Former boxing star Butterbean has sensationally claimed that Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul is ‘never’ going to happen.

And he also says the whole thing is simply a ‘scam’ PR stunt as a press conference involving the pair creeps closer.

Tyson and Paul will speak about their upcoming showdown on August 18, with their fight currently scheduled to take place on November 15.

Both men are adamant their battle will go ahead, despite already being delayed once

But Butterbean, real name Eric Esch, believes it won’t ever happen.

“Him and Tyson are never gonna fight,” he said during a Q&A.

“That has been a scam from the very beginning just to boost Jake’s name – and it has!

“This guy, everybody’s talking about him. But he’s never gonna fight Tyson.

They were never planning on fighting each other, because a promoter would never let him fight anyone else in between a fight.

“Never – not that big of a fight. So, it’s been a scam from the beginning.”

There is currently nothing to substantiate his claims.

Both Tyson and Paul are adamant they’re in a position to finally do battle, five months after their fight was first announced.

Mike Tyson’s latest training footage has supporters fearing the worst.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion returns to the ring against Jake Paul on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, live on Netflix.

They were initially scheduled to duke it out on July 20, however, the fight was pushed back four months after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight to Los Angeles in May.

His PR team insisted Tyson had made a full recovery, but further checks from the doctors deemed him medically unfit to compete this summer.

As a result, Mike Perry stepped in to replace Tyson on the original date and was subsequently knocked out in the sixth round, clearing the way for Paul to finally face ‘Iron Mike’.

Last month, Paul’s manager Nakisa Bidarian confirmed that Tyson had resumed his strength and conditioning work but hadn’t started boxing yet.

However, the boxing icon is now back punching again and has released a seven-second video of him smashing the pads on Instagram.

Reacting to the clip, fans expressed their concerns for Tyson as he gears up to box a man 31 years his junior.

One supporter wrote: “Jake knocking him out.”

Another commented: “It’s over for him. No chance Mike Tyson beats Jake Paul.”

A third posted: “Mike Tyson is going to sleep on the 15th of November.”

Meanwhile, somebody else added: “Mike Tyson on November 15th, Round 1, ‘Goodnight’.”