Mike Tyson gets hoisted in air at Donald Trump’s inauguration by rival Jake Paul
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson and Jake Paul captured the attention of fight fans at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson celebrate together (via Imago/X)
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul had one of the most anticipated boxing bouts last year. In the fight, the YouTuber-turned-boxer managed to get a win via unanimous decision. During the buildup to the fight, the rivalry looked incredibly intense; however, now it has taken a 180-degree turn.
Tyson and Jake Paul attended Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day celebration, joining a star-studded lineup of A-list celebrities. A viral video from the event showed Paul hoisting the former heavyweight champion into the air, capturing everyone’s attention. The unexpected moment caused a stir online, with fans noting how quickly dynamics have shifted between these two high-profile figures.
Other top celebrities who attended the ceremony included the former UFC champion Conor McGregor. The ‘Notorious’ even shared a bus with the Paul brothers, and they had a great time together. Irrespective of their past beef, fans were surprised to see this new development.
BEST FRIENDS @MikeTyson pic.twitter.com/IviG4Mh6Ao
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 21, 2025
McGregor and Logan Paul are expected to fight each other in Mumbai this year for a whopping $500 million prize. While Paul works with WWE and McGregor remains with UFC, both fall under the TKO banner, fueling speculation about this matchup. However, many fans believe that this could just be another Paul vs. Tyson fight.
UFC legend reacts to Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s alleged fake fight
After Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson in November 2024, some alleged the fight was rigged due to Tyson’s restraint. Most Valuable Promotions strongly denied these claims, stating the fight was professionally sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. Critics attributed Tyson’s performance to his age and inactivity, dismissing the allegations of deliberate foul play or a prearranged outcome.
Despite some fans’ skepticism, no evidence has emerged proving the fight was rigged, leaving these claims largely speculative. For many fans, the fight looked fake, and many made videos about it to prove their claims. UFC commentator Joe Rogan also talked about it and shared his honest thoughts.
It’s amazing that they get paid so much money for that. 20 million and 40 million. Which I’m happy that Mike got the money and I’m happy that he didn’t get hurt. People don’t understand what a champ he was. He wasn’t just a heavyweight champion he was an executioner. Mike was at a level no one was at.
Joe Rogan via JRE #2232
Rogan is a huge fan of Mike Tyson and has invited him a couple of times to his podcast. ‘Iron Mike’ is an icon and, during his prime, was unstoppable but lost most of his money due to many wrong financial decisions. However, now he’s building his wealth via his online presence and fights like the Jake Paul one.
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