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Lights, cameras, accusations! The world of boxing has suddenly turned into what feels like an Oscar-winning script, with Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone throwing a jab into the controversy surrounding the recent clash between Mike Tyson, 58, and internet sensation Jake Paul, 27. Oh, the plot thickens!

Mike Tyson (r./58) lost to YouTuber Jake Paul (27)

The "fight," if we dare call it that, ended with Tyson losing to Paul unanimously. Yes, you heard that right—Iron Mike, the terror of the ring, was taken down by a man still figuring out hashtags while Tyson was dismantling world champions. Fans? Furious. Internet? Exploding. The consensus? It was an embarrassing performance that made Tyson's pigeons want to fly away in shame.

But wait, there’s more! Conspiracy theories flooded the web faster than a Jake Paul video hitting YouTube. The central claim? The whole thing was a big, fat, steaming pile of choreographed fakery. Tyson, who once ended fights in less time than it takes Paul to pick a filter, apparently decided to "lose on purpose." And who better to add a sprinkle of Hollywood sparkle to this saga than Stallone?

The British Daily Mail quotes the Rocky star, now 78, waxing poetic about Tyson: "I’ve known this incredible athlete since he was 19 years old, and we saw him put on one of the greatest Oscar-winning performances of all time." Oscar-winning, huh? That’s a loaded phrase, sly Stallone. Was that a compliment or a backhanded hint that the whole event was one giant reality show audition?

But he wasn’t done. Addressing Paul directly, Stallone declared, "Please, Jake, be grateful he spared your life. Believe me. Keep hitting, Mike; there will never be another man like you, a gladiator and a soul like you." Translation: You’re lucky Iron Mike didn’t turn you into a YouTube thumbnail, Jake.

Of course, Stallone isn’t alone in suspecting something fishy went down. Boxing fans quickly pointed out Tyson’s peculiar restraint. The man who was once a master at exploiting open guards and delivering devastating KO punches? He suddenly seemed more interested in Paul’s tongue-wagging antics than, you know, winning. Fans online didn’t mince words, calling it a "rigged fight" and questioning why Tyson appeared to pull punches when Paul’s guard was wide open. The old Tyson would have turned that moment into a highlight reel for the ages.

Let’s be clear: there’s no hard evidence of foul play—just a mountain of raised eyebrows and Stallone’s cryptic remarks fanning the flames. But hey, if Tyson’s punches didn’t land, the drama certainly has. Maybe next time, we’ll see the rematch in theaters rather than the ring.

Lights out, folks. Or is it just intermission?