According to a former drug lord, Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) surely knows how to make money.
‘The Problem Child’ recently secured a controversial victory against ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ Mike Tyson (50-7-2, 44 KOs) at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. An aspect that caught the eye of both the boxing community and fans is that Paul’s promotion, MVP, and his deodorant brand, W, were at the pinnacle of the event. Talking about Paul’s business endeavors, author and former drug lord “Freeway” Rick Ross shared his thoughts on how he turned his name into money.
Ross was recently a guest on VladTV. In conversation, he opened up about the recent Tyson vs Paul showdown and the promotions for the fight. “Jake has developed himself into being a real boxer, you know. I had met with his original manager about a year and a half ago up in Beverly Hills, you know. He throw those big mansion parties, and he was telling me how him and Jake got started in boxing, you know,” he said.
He mentioned that Paul had to work on turning his name into a brand. Which, in turn, ensured that his fights received the viewership he expected. “They had to turn that notoriety into some cash, and he came up with the idea that boxing would be the way to go,” he said. Ross added that the Paul vs Tyson fight was a ‘win-win’ situation.
“The fans got what they wanted. They got to see Mike one more time, and hopefully, that was his last time, you know. I think everybody won, like you said. It was a win-win situation,” he said.
“An Insult To The Work”
While Tyson lost the fight against Paul, many members of the boxing community have shared their thoughts about the fight being “rigged.” Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, recently released a statement defending the authenticity of the fight and Paul’s victory.
Official statement from MVP. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/KaaVRud9Gq
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 25, 2024
“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 his full arsenal to win the fight,” the statement read.
“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 into their craft and to the sport itself.”
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