Following the wide circulation of incorrect and baseless claims that undermining integrity of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) would like to set the record straight regarding the contractual agreement and the nature of the fight. Rigging a professional boxing match is a federal crime in the United States of America. Paul vs. Tyson was a professional match, sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). Both fighters in good faith performed to the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight. There were absolutely no restrictions- contractual or otherwise- around either fighter. Each boxer was able to use as full arsenal to win the fight. Any agreement to the contrary would violate TDLR Boxing rules.

Trash talk and speculation are common in sports, and athletes and promoters need to tolerate nonsensical commentary, jokes and opinions. But suggesting anything other than full effort from these fighters is not only naïve, but an insult to the work they put and to the craft into the sport itself.

 

It is further illogical any in that MVP, and the debut of a hopeful, long-term partnership, with [Netflix] the world’s biggest streamer – an organization that made its first ever foray into live professional sports with Paul vs. Tyson – would even so much as consider such a perverse violation of the rules of competition.

 

“This is not the first time Jake Paul has faced unfounded, skepticism, or outright disbelief as a professional athlete, and frankly, the claim that is about must’ve been rigged is just the latest backhanded compliment to come his way,” said Nakisa  Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “From day one in this sport, people have doubted his abilities – unable to reconcile how someone with his background has accomplished so much in such a short time. Jake has not only proven himself repeatedly, but he has continuously set historic records that speak for themselves. This event, which broke attendance and viewership milestones for a professional sporting event, is yet another example of his ability to deliver on the biggest stage. As long as Jake continues to exceed expectations, there will always be those who try to discredit his achievements. We embrace the doubt – it only feeds Jake to work harder and achieve greater success.”