Jake Paul Admits to Holding Back Against Mike Tyson

Jake Paul has admitted to holding back during his recent fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson, explaining that he didn’t want to cause unnecessary harm to the 58-year-old. Despite promising a fiery performance in the lead-up to the bout, the fight itself turned out to be a measured contest, with Paul earning a unanimous decision victory.

During the post-fight press conference, Paul revealed that he intentionally pulled his punches as the fight progressed. "I wanted to give the fans a show. I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt," Paul said. He acknowledged Tyson’s visible fatigue and age, saying it impacted his approach in the later rounds.