AFL legend Scott Pendlebury has criticized Jake Paul’s recent boxing match against Mike Tyson, calling it a “con job” and boldly claiming that he could defeat the YouTuber in just two rounds. Pendlebury, a two-time AFL premiership winner and one of the most respected figures in Australian football, voiced his displeasure with the fight on social media, expressing his belief that the entire spectacle was a disappointing display.
The much-anticipated fight between Paul and the 58-year-old Tyson took place on Saturday, leaving fans underwhelmed. Despite the hype, Tyson appeared sluggish throughout the match, struggling to keep up with the younger Paul. The fight went the full eight rounds, with Paul winning decisively by unanimous decision. He outlanded Tyson 78 to 18 punches, with scores of 80-72 and 79-73 from the judges. The consensus among sports commentators and fans was that it was a sad sight to see