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In response to rising allegations surrounding Jake Paul’s recent victory over Mike Tyson, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has released a statement branding the claims as "illogical and inane." The contentious victory occurred on November 15, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where Paul, a 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-prizefighter, decisively overcame Tyson, the legendary 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.

The high-profile fight drew an astounding $18.1 million gate, marking it as the largest U.S. boxing event outside of Las Vegas. Additionally, the event was streamed on Netflix, garnering a global live audience of over 108 million viewers. Despite the commercial success, many were left questioning the integrity of the match, citing Tyson’s notably underwhelming performance.

To address the swirling controversy, MVP, co-led by Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, has come forward to dismiss any rumors that the fight's outcome was prearranged. In their statement, MVP asserted that both fighters competed earnestly with the sole intent of winning and emphasized that there were no restrictions impeding their performance. The statement also made clear that any fixed agreement would be in direct violation of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) boxing rules.

Social media has been awash with speculation, including the circulation of a debunked fake fight script. Despite refutation of the script, doubt remains in some quarters. Paul’s own admission that he slowed down in the middle rounds rather than going for a knockout added fuel to the speculation.

MVP's statement underlined the absurdity of the allegations, especially given this fight marked the debut of a potentially long-standing partnership with Netflix, which broadcasted live professional sports for the first time.

Bidarian has steadfastly defended the legitimacy of the match in numerous interviews, highlighting that skepticism is not new to Paul. "From day one in this sport, people have doubted his abilities," Bidarian commented, emphasizing Paul's swift rise and record-setting achievements as testament to his genuine skill and dedication.

Jake Paul’s latest milestone event, which shattered attendance and viewership records for a professional sport, stands as another testament to his capability on the world’s biggest stage. Bidarian added that as Paul continues to surpass expectations, skepticism would persist, but such doubt only serves to motivate Paul to strive for greater accomplishments.