Like many fans tuning in around the world at all times of the night, Joe Rogan was left saddened with the spectacle of Jake Paul ’s victory over 58-year-old Mike Tyson . The bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is one that will go down in history for all the wrong reasons. Paul dominated the fight , leaving the 31-year age gap between the two fighters clear to see as ‘Iron Mike’ was unable to keep up with the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
The eight-round fight went the distance to the disappointment, but not surprise of most. The event which saw the world’s youngest-ever heavyweight champion return to the ring in a first professional fight in 19 years had Rogan and others dreaming that Tyson would be able to turn back time. Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson slammed as 'sad' and 'disgusting' by boxing legends and UFC stars Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in brutally tough fight to watch for Netflix viewers However, nature waits for no one as those dreaming of anyone merely resembling a prime Tyson were left feeling their hopes were nothing but delusion.
Rogan took to X before the fight to share his hope of a memorable spectacle. “I’m getting ready to watch this Tyson vs Jake Paul fight like I’m watching someone cast a spell that I hope actually works. And I don’t really believe in magic.
But I want to believe,” the UFC commentator said. But following the fight, Rogan addressed the bout and his previous message about his optimism. Replying to his original post, Rogan added: “Magic isn’t real.
” There were plenty more reaction from around the fighting community as fighters vented their feelings towards the fight in the same manner but some more furious than others. In a now-deleted comment, Conor McGregor slammed as the event as "A 16-minute spar in sparring gloves. F--- off.
" Former cruiserweight titleholder, Tony Bellew, had previously appeared at the press conference in a stunt where he mocked the fight and took aim at Paul. He continued his scathing verdict on the night on X, writing: “We are all to blame for this man!” DON'T MISS..
. Mike Tyson flashes backside live on Netflix before Jake Paul fight Netflix slammed for 'unwatchable Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson broadcast as stream crashes Who won Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight? Controversial bout goes to scorecards "We are all talking and watching! We have to stop this fool [Paul]! Don't tune into him until he fights someone who is fit healthy and not a grandfather! Any proper boxing people helping Paul need to look at themselves ffs!! This is just sad. "I don't like this stupid idiot kid but I will say this.
He stopped beating on Mike there and showed him some respect and dignity by letting him survive! He didn't go for the KO there he stepped off him and let him be. Mike, we all adore you, king. You're a superhero to all of us from the proper fight business!" Fellow YouTube boxer KSI, who previously beat Jake Paul’s brother Logan, also gave a similar damning reaction.
"What a sad watch. Whole thing was sad,” he said. “Mike Tyson is twice the age of Jake Paul ffs.
It was never ever gonna be close. I can't believe that this elderly abuse was even sanctioned. Just disgusting.
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Joe Rogan issues three-word response to Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul to sum up sad fight
A disappointed Joe Rogan has given his three-word reaction to Jake Paul's victory over 58-year-old Mike Tyson.