By Wilson Florez
Nov 16, 2024, 2:22 PM EST
The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson generated a lot of expectations in the run-up. It was the return of “Iron Mike” after 19 years of retirement. Tyson was widely surpassed by the American influencer and Maravilla Martínez considers that Paul took pity on him.
Mike Tyson was expected to put on a better showing at AT&T Stadium. However, the legendary American fighter was a living example that age takes its toll. Jake Paul dominated the fight, but had “mercy” with his experienced 58-year-old rival.
“Jake Paul took great pity on Mike Tyson. He is 27 years old and has tremendous power and physical structure. He had many more kilos than Mike Tyson and it was noticeable in the ring“said Maravilla Martínez through her Instagram account.
During the fight you could read Mike Tyson’s posture. The explosive “Iron Mike” was very careful throughout the fight, he respected Jake Paul’s power and dedicated himself to defending himself to finish the fight standing. Despite all these predictions, Paul was superior.
“But what was most noticeable was the number of years between one and the other. Tyson was reacting, or rather, trying to react constantly. What is happening? That the body couldn’t handle it and probably neither could the mind. Then he would stay locked in his guard“he added.
In general terms, Mike Tyson only threw 97 punches and had a success rate of 19%. For its part, Jake Paul threw 278 punches and had an effectiveness rate of over 28%.
“The right practically never came out. He landed a couple of punches in the first and second round. He got one again in the fifth round and little else“, Martínez pointed out.
No disappointment for Maravilla Martínez
Although much more was expected from this fight, Sergio Gabriel Martínez acknowledged that he is not disappointed in both fighters. Tyson got into the ring after a long time inactive and after suffering health complications; Jake Paul understood the context and did not take advantage of a boxing legend.
“I can’t say I’m disappointed in Mike Tyson, much less Jake Paul. Because we must keep in mind that what Paul did also speaks of greatness. Paul could have attacked with more intensity, he had more strength, more speed, more power, more weight on his body and a lot of years younger. However, he took care of Mike Tyson“, concluded Martínez.
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