Dana White Criticizes Jake Paul: ‘No One Wants to See Mike Tyson Lose to This Guy’

Dana White and Jake Paul’s ongoing feud took a new turn recently as the highly anticipated matchup between Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson was postponed due to Tyson’s health issues. The bout, set to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, was put on hold after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up last Friday.

White, the UFC President, has been vocal about his disapproval of Paul’s foray into boxing, especially when it comes to facing seasoned fighters like Tyson. White expressed his concerns about the age difference between the 57-year-old Tyson and the 27-year-old Paul, calling the matchup “ridiculous.”

Despite White’s reservations, Paul has been making waves in the boxing world, with a record of 9-1 in his 10 professional fights. His only loss came against Tommy Fury in a split decision, but he bounced back with wins over MMA fighters like Nate Diaz.

White believes that Paul should stick to facing opponents similar to his recent matchups, especially if it continues to draw in viewers. He also commended Paul for his move to Netflix, making his fights more accessible to a wider audience.

If the Tyson-Paul matchup does eventually happen, it will mark Tyson’s first professional boxing match since 2005. However, Tyson did return to the ring for an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, resulting in a split draw.

White’s strong stance against the Tyson-Paul fight reflects his concern for the well-being of both fighters, particularly Tyson at his age. While the feud between White and Paul continues to simmer, fans eagerly await the outcome of this high-profile matchup, should it come to fruition. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.