Mike Tyson's sad ending: Jake Paul, 27, reveals he decided NOT to knock-out 58-year-old boxing legend - who he stopped punching and bowed to - as fans call out Netflix fight for 'elder abuse' and labe

Jake Paul has revealed that he decided not to knockout out Mike Tyson during his comprehensive victory over the former heavyweight champion. Jake Paul claimed a unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson Paul, 27, admitted that he took it easy on the veteran after realising that he was tiring The YouTuber even bowed to his 58-year-old opponent in the latter stages of the fight 'I wanted to give the fans a show but I didn't want to hurt someone that didn't need to be hurt.' #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/FUQGZVyADQ — Netflix November 16, 2024 Tyson, 58, was unable to keep pace with his younger opponent and threw only 97 punches KSI, who fought Paul's brother Logan in 2019, described the fight in Texas as 'elderly abuse' Former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew praised Paul for showing Tyson 'respect and dignity' The lack of a contest led to boos at the AT&T Stadium at the conclusion of the fight The fight was a spectacle but Tyson showed his age in the ring against a rival 31 years his junior Some fans questioned how the fight had been sanctioned given Tyson's age 'I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit,' Crawford wrote on X. Some claimed Paul should not take an glory from his victory given Tyson's condition former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew praised Paul for showing Tyson 'respect' Tyson had been competing in his first professional boxing fight in over 20 years against Paul Paul arriving with his girlfriend Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam at the AT&T Stadium Paul was seen celebrating with Leerdam after being handed a unanimous decision victory Both Paul and Tyson have earned a significant pay day from the contest in Texas While most viewers decried the display, former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew praised Paul for showing Tyson 'respect and dignity'. Piers Morgan was among those to come to the defence of Tyson following the fight Piers Morgan called Mike Tyson an absolute legend despite the defeat The broadcaster praised Tyson for having the heart of a lion for facing the youthful Paul Despite the nature of his defeat, Tyson has suggested the contest might not be his last fight The fight was streamed on Netflix and attended by thousands at the AT&T Stadium in Texas Shaquille O'Neal pictured with former WWE superstar Titus O'Neil before the bout Super Bowl winner Rob Gronkowski was also one of many star names at the fight Logan Paul, the WWE superstar and brother of Jake Paul, pictured arriving at AT&T Stadium Actor Simu Liu, pictured with Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Broadcaster Piers Morgan also paid tribute to Tyson, hitting out at those mocking the heavyweight boxing legend.