X's post claims Mike Tyson and Jake Paul were banned from boxing after their November fight was aired on Netflix.
Verdict: Misleading
They were given a standard 24-day mandatory rest period and no wrongdoing was cited.
Fact check:
boxing legend mike tyson He returned to the ring in mid-November, competing against influencer and aspiring fighter Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The man known as “The Baddest Man on Earth” retired in 2005 but returned at the end fight At age 58, he lost an eight-round decision to Paul.
A post on X from outlet SPORTbible reports that both Paul and Tyson received their coveted “official suspensions” after the match. The attached photo does not show any evidence. (Related: Did Lady Gaga talk about meeting Sean “Diddy” Combs in an interview?)
This claim is true, but misleading. The suspension was not given due to misconduct; standard A temporary ban imposed by the game's licensee, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
In Texas, all combatants are required to rest for three days after each fight. Because their bout lasted eight rounds, both boxers will have to take at least 24 days off from fighting.
Paul claimed that he did not ignore the legality and morality of the fight and in fact went easy on Tyson. after the battle interview“I didn't want to hurt people who didn't need to be hurt.”
Neither fighter was sanctioned beyond the standard 24 days.
