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Combat sports fans have been buzzing with anticipation for a potential showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Yet legendary boxer Eric Esch better known as Butterbean, has called out the fight as a publicity stunt. In a recent TikTok video, Butterbean didn’t mince words: "Him and Tyson are never gonna fight. That has been a scam from the very beginning just to boost Jake's name—and it has."
Butterbean elaborated, “This guy, everybody's talking about him, but he's never gonna fight Tyson. They were never planning on fighting each other because a promoter would never let him fight anyone else in between a fight. Never—not that big a fight. It's been a scam from the beginning.”
With an illustrious career boasting a professional boxing record of 77-10-4 including 58 knockouts, Butterbean’s insights carry weight. He’s someone who understands the ins and outs of the fight game and his statements have shed new light on what some now see as a deceptive media strategy.
Jake Paul known for fighting older, smaller, and often retired fighters, has developed a reputation for marketing spectacle over true competition. His bouts against names like Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva have been criticized as mismatches, with Paul avoiding the climb up the ranks that many traditional fighters take. His only loss came at the hands of Tommy Fury, a professional boxer of similar age and size, which further raises questions about Paul’s legitimacy in the sport.
Now with talks of a fight against the legendary Mike Tyson, Butterbean’s words resonate with the die-hard boxing fans. Is this just another calculated move to keep Jake Paul’s name in the headlines without the risk of facing serious competition? Or is there still a chance this fight could happen?
For many older more seasoned fight fans, Jake Paul has yet to prove himself in the traditional sense. They want to see him take on ranked contenders, putting in the work and earning a title shot through merit rather than marketing. But for Paul’s younger audience, the allure of a showdown with Tyson is more than enough to fuel excitement—even if it may never come to fruition.
One thing is for certain: Butterbean has spoken, and his voice is impossible to ignore. Fight.TV is here for it!
I Agree, this fight was never meant to happen Jake Paul has too much to lose and Mike Tyson has nothing to gain. Financially they both benefit from the publicity of a potential match. Jake Paul's professional boxing career against other professional boxers is zero wins with one loss. Not much there, can he box yes, is he championship material No!