Michael Irvin claims Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight was staged due to contract restrictions

Michael Irvin, a Hall of Famer, claims the recent boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul was staged. He stated that a contract clause prevented Tyson from using body shots and uppercuts, questioning the fight's authenticity. During the match, Tyson landed only 18 punches out of 97 attempts, while Paul connected on 78 out of 278. Irvin's comments were echoed by DJ Whoo Kid, who suggested both fighters were restricted from hitting hard. After the fight, Paul admitted he held back to avoid hurting Tyson. This controversy has raised concerns about the integrity of celebrity boxing matches and their focus on entertainment over real competition.