Dana White acknowledges Mike Tyson's resilience in fight against Jake Paul

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Mike Tyson fought Jake Paul on Friday at age 58, despite concerns from UFC CEO Dana White about Tyson's health. Tyson lost by decision but did not suffer any knockdowns or significant damage during the eight-round match. White acknowledged he was wrong about the fight's outcome, stating that Paul could not hurt Tyson. He noted that Tyson's age and experience meant the fight would likely play out as it did, and he expressed satisfaction that Tyson left the ring unharmed. The event attracted significant viewership, with 60 million households tuning in on Netflix. White commented on the expectations surrounding the fight, suggesting that viewers should not have anticipated a classic matchup given the circumstances.


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