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Because 2025 wasn't surreal enough, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson decided to rewrite the script of reality by substituting the boxing ring with a black-tie gala at Donald Trump's inauguration. Jake Paul—the YouTube provocateur turned boxer, and Mike Tyson, the man who once sent shivers down spines just by existing.
Their November 15, 2024, fight ended with Paul winning, but little did anyone know that the sequel would be at a political shindig.
It was Paul and Tyson's first public outing since the fight and both were spotted grinning from ear to ear. Gone was any animosity between them, instead, they both channeled more buddy-cop comedy.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get weirder, Paul lifted Tyson off the ground. Tyson’s face initially said:
"Put me down, but quickly shifted to, Well, this is happening."
Social media had lots to say about this unexpected encounter. An X user stated:
“This timeline gets weirder and weirder.”
As many believed the fight was fixed, in the same context, a user wrote:
“They’re celebrating the $20M “fight”
Another user added:
“Both happy that they got paid 💀”
A user mentioned:
“They’re having too much fun after rigging a fight for $20M 😭🙏”
A comment read:
“He's out there looking for a retired old dude to fight next 🤣”
Meanwhile, a user went on to say:
“Dang, Mike Tyson used to be seen as a demon back then, untouchable, now he's getting picked up by Disney channel stars 😭”
A comment read:
“Jake paul and mike tyson after fooling the entire internet and making millions off this fight.”
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at Donald Trump’s inauguration event
The real entertainment at Donald Trump’s inauguration came from the unlikely tag team of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Amid a sea of global leaders, billionaires, and A-list celebrities, these two stole the spotlight with friendship—well, sort of.
Joining a guest list that read like a who’s who of fame and fortune—Evander Holyfield, Logan Paul, Conor McGregor, and even Chicago Bears legend, Brian Urlacher—Tyson and Paul were the wild cards.
Many assumed their reunion would be less about let's bury the hatchet and more like let's sharpen it. But, instead of round two of their boxing bout, they gave us round one of bizarre bromance.
The man who once terrorized the heavyweight division was now part of Paul’s impromptu comedy sketch. This glimpse of lightheartedness starkly juxtaposes their not-so-distant past.
Not even a couple of months before the event, they looked ready to tear each other apart, so Tyson and Paul’s unexpected friendship was, well, shocking.
Background of the fight: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
The November 15, 2024, showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was the ultimate mash-up of old-school pugilism and new-age internet antics.
The hype was real. Paul managed to rile up the legendary Tyson to the point of a slap heard around the internet—over a toe-stepping mishap, no less.
The theatrics were amped even more due to Tyson’s ulcer flare-up, which delayed the bout.
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A couple of extra-padded gloves were added for the weak long amusement and gentle acknowledgment of Tyson's age. He was allowed to bask in glory whilst only having to attend eight rounds of two-minute action during the fight night at the AT&T Stadium.
This marked a transition from pay-per-view to streaming on Netflix, so it goes to prove that elite boxing bouts are now just a binge-watch away.
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