What’s Next After One of Boxing’s Wildest Matchups?

Sports Boxing/MMA
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Boxing fans still can’t stop talking about the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight that went down as one of the most talked-about crossover events of recent years. Paul, the YouTube-turned-professional boxer, squared off with the legendary Tyson in a sanctioned bout at AT&T Stadium back in November 2024 — and Paul came away with a unanimous decision victory on the scorecards.

That fight was a massive spectacle — streamed on Netflix, drawing huge global viewership, and generating a ton of debate. Some people were thrilled just to see “Iron Mike” back in the ring at 58 years old; others felt the fight didn’t live up to expectations, with critics calling it more hype than high-level action.

Since then, speculation has been swirling around what could come next:

Rematch talk: Tyson himself has publicly expressed interest in a rematch — especially after scheduling an exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather in early 2026 — suggesting he still feels he has unfinished business with Paul.

Who would win now? Fans and analysts have debated this matchup endlessly — polls and betting lines before their first fight even showed a lot of support for Tyson’s punching power despite the age gap, though the actual result favored Paul’s youth and activity.

Controversy & reaction: After the fight, some fans online questioned the legitimacy of the result and wondered if it was more of a business event than a true boxing contest — but Paul’s promotion firmly denied any suggestion of rigging and pointed out it was a fully sanctioned professional fight with no unusual restrictions.

So what’s next?
Whether it’s a rematch with Tyson, another big-name crossover bout, or even something completely unexpected — this saga isn’t over. What do you think — should Paul and Tyson run it back? Or is it time for Jake to take on someone younger and hungrier?

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Paul Dances around too much… glad he got popped in the Jaw by Joshua. I had Paul just because he was like +700 but he kept backing himself into the corners late in the rounds. Joshua was like Zeus from WWF and that movie Friday lol. If it was real this time and not choreographed I’d say Tyson if actually feels like throwing some punches this time

#3

Paul definitely relied a lot on movement, but backing into the corners late was risky and Joshua took full advantage of it. That shot to the jaw was clean, and Joshua’s pressure and power really showed—he looked relentless in there. At +700, Paul was worth a flyer, but the fight highlighted the gap when someone can cut off the ring effectively.

As for Tyson, if he truly comes in willing to engage and let his hands go, that changes the conversation entirely. The big question is always whether it’s a genuine fight or more about the spectacle.

P.S. I am still very much hurt by that last match up.