Jake Paul and Mike Tyson draw criticism from boxing fans over Donald Trump ball video
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YouTuber Paul outpointed the heavyweight legend in a professional boxing match in November. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have drawn criticism from boxing fans again, after the YouTube star labelled himself and the heavyweight legend “best friends”. A video on Paul’s Instagram showed the 28-year-old hoisting Tyson, 58, onto his shoulders at one of Donald Trump’s inaugural balls, after the latter was sworn in for his second term as US President. “Best friends @miketyson,” read Paul’s caption.
![[Jake Paul (left) beat Mike Tyson on points in November]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/11/22/01/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_92468.jpg)
Paul and Tyson, who boxed one another in November, smiled and raised their arms during their interaction, which was met with cheers from onlookers. The mood was much less jovial in Paul’s comments section, however, as he and Tyson were again accused of ‘playing’ boxing fans.
Paul beat Tyson on points at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, in the latter’s first professional bout since 2005. Paul was accused of holding back in the fight, which streamed live on Netflix and was reportedly watched by more than 60m households worldwide.
“They played us for millions,” wrote one Instagram user, in response to the video of Paul and Tyson. Another said: “They should be best friends, they performed a classic heist.”. One user wrote, “Business partners,” while another added: “We didn’t even pay, but I feel like somehow they still robbed us.”.
