Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson and now he’s again to butting heads with one other fight sports activities big.
Paul’s Netflix-broadcasted boxing bout with Tyson fell flat within the ring as Paul coasted to a forgettable choice Friday, however from the enterprise aspect of issues the occasion was unequivocally a large success. Netflix later touted that the occasion drew over 60 million dwell viewers and produced a gate over $18 million, a report for a fight sports activities occasion in held in Texas.
UFC CEO Dana White was crucial of the matchup within the lead-up to the occasion and afterwards, he blasted Paul’s efficiency, saying, “Jake Paul couldn’t do shit to him.”
On Sunday, Paul took his personal shot at white, citing a few of White’s failed ventures and accusing him of stopping UFC star Conor McGregor from pursuing profitable alternatives exterior of the promotion.
Dana White has a been boxing promoter his complete profession. All these nut riders must do their analysis. His TV present failed. Couldn’t promote 4K tickets in Dublin with that ineffective Irish boxer he’s selling. And he’s not fighters first. He’s Dana first. Builds you up and tears you… pic.twitter.com/3CBIseHLSS
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 17, 2024
“Dana White has a been boxing promoter his complete profession,” Paul mentioned. “All these nut riders must do their analysis. His TV present failed. Couldn’t promote 4K tickets in Dublin with that ineffective Irish boxer [Callum Walsh] he’s selling.
“And he’s not fighters first. He’s Dana first. Builds you up and tears you down. Now Conor McGregor is hostage. Free Conor.”
Paul has lengthy been in battle with White because of Paul accusing White and the UFC of underpaying its fighters. Presumably, Paul used McGregor for example due to the huge sum of money and a spotlight he has introduced in for the UFC and the truth that he’d wish to battle McGregor sooner or later.
In one other tweet, Paul touted the success of his battle with Tyson, saying that their battle drew greater than any occasion in UFC historical past.
Loopy that we did an even bigger gate than each UFC occasion historical past & that firm is 30+ years outdated. Greatest gate of Mike Tyson’s profession. Greatest attendance of Mike’s profession. Greatest viewership of Mike’s profession. Greatest fight sports activities gate in US fight sports activities historical past exterior of Las… https://t.co/X8pCQw9ifj
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 17, 2024
“Loopy that we did an even bigger gate than each UFC occasion [in] historical past and that firm is 30-plus years outdated,” Paul wrote. “Greatest gate of Mike Tyson’s profession. Greatest attendance of Mike’s profession. Greatest viewership of Mike’s profession. Greatest fight sports activities gate in U.S. fight sports activities historical past exterior of Las Vegas.”
Paul is at the moment signed to the PFL, a rival promotion, including one other wrinkle to the influencer boxer’s feud with White. He’s but to step into the cage for the league, however has mentioned he plans to attempt his hand at MMA someday sooner or later.
