Logan Paul downplayed any chance of him entering the ring to face Mike Tyson next after the boxing legend called him out on Friday night.
Tyson was roundly beaten by Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, losing via unanimous decision as he ran out of gas after one round.
Paul made light work of the 58-year-old, who is 31 years older than his opponent, managing to use his youth and athleticism to stay out of Tyson’s range and land shots all night.
In total, Iron Mike managed to land just 18 punches but, speaking in the ring, the legendary boxer indicated he was not ready to give up the sport just yet.
Logan Paul downplayed any chance of him fighting Mike Tyson
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When asked who he could face next after losing to Paul, Tyson said: “I don’t know, maybe his brother.”
WWE star Logan, who was also in the ring supporting his victorious brother, looked perplexed by the revelation and made his own feelings clear on a potential fight.
“Motherf****r I’d kill you Mike,” he responded initially, though he later told the Daily Mail he would not take any fight offer from Tyson.
He claimed he ‘loved Uncle Mike’ and that there was no good reason to enter the ring with a 58-year-old.
Paul’s initial comment drew ire from many in the world of boxing, including former British boxer Tony Bellew.
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“Why be so disrespectful Logan Paul?? ‘I’d kill you’ do these idiots understand what the real Mike Tyson would do to them!” he fumed.
“He’d beat them so bad they would beg for him to stop!
“Saying you’d kill a grandfather is tough isn’t it.. I (praying emoji) Mike stays safe..”
After Friday night’s showing, Logan has a point after a saddening affair for Tyson, who had not fought professionally since 2005 before his clash against Paul.
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Mike Tyson was beaten by Jake Paul with ease
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It is the seventh defeat of his careerwhile Paul moved to 11-1, having tasted defeat just once when he lost to Love Island star Tommy Fury.
Speaking to Netflix, the 27-year-old said: “Mike Tyson, it’s such an honour. Let’s give it up for Mike, the greatest to ever do it.
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Jake Paul was joined by his brother Logan in the ring after his victory
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“We wouldn’t be here without him today with him, this man is an icon. It’s just an honour to be able to fight him. It was really tough fight. I expected it to be.”
“He was exactly what I thought. One of the greatest to ever do it. An icon.
“I was trying to hurt him a little bit. I was scared he was going to hurt me. I did my best.”