YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul lost a scripted fight to heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in what was supposed to be an easy win for Paul. Despite the carefully choreographed punches and stage directions, Paul failed to act convincingly like a professional boxer and could not keep up with Fury’s impressive acting skills.
“I thought I had it in the bag, but it turns out acting like a boxer is harder than it looks,” Paul admitted in a post-fight interview. “I demand a rematch, but this time with the real Tyson. I need to prove to the world that I’m not just a bad actor, but also a bad boxer.”
The fight, designed to be a promotional spectacle to generate buzz and revenue, quickly turned into a comedy of errors as Paul stumbled over his lines and struggled to sell his punches convincingly. On the other hand, Fury stole the show with his convincing portrayal of a seasoned boxer.
To make matters worse, a leaked script showed that Paul was meant to win in round eight by knockout, but we know that never happened as Tyson comfortably dominated. Jake struggled to stay on script from the beginning in a car wreck of a match.
“I always knew Jake was a terrible actor, but I didn’t expect him to be such a terrible boxer too,” Fury said. “I hope this doesn’t discourage him from pursuing his dream of being a multi-talented athlete, but maybe he should stick to making YouTube videos.“
Despite his embarrassing defeat, Paul remains optimistic and plans to continue his quest for boxing glory. “I may have lost this time, but I’ll be back stronger than ever,” Paul promised. “And next time, I’ll make sure to rehearse my lines a little better.“