'I created this monster'… boxing legend blames himself for Jake Paul beating Mike Tyson

11/25/2024 04:26 AM

Jake Paul beating Mike Tyson was a bitter pill for the entire boxing world to swallow, but it was even tougher for a man who only has himself to blame.

A combat sports icon believes he’s responsible for what we all witnessed at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.

Shannon Briggs takes the blame for Mike Tyson losing to Jake Paul

Born and raised in Brownsville, New York, USA, just like Mike Tyson, Shannon Briggs has a level of respect for his fellow heavyweight champion that can only come through growing up in the same environment.

‘The Cannon’ adores ‘Iron Mike’, with the pair sharing a good relationship.

Alas, Briggs had no idea that when he started working with Jake Paul, he was setting the wheels in motion for ‘The Problem Child’ to dominate his hero in front of a packed house at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium.

The former 2x heavyweight world champion worked with the YouTuber and his brother Logan Paul near the start of their boxing journies, helping the pair learn the ropes of the sport that would eventually consume the 27-year-old’s life.

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Slowly but surely, Paul has crossed over from the world of social media, becoming a huge star in the mainstream, convincing fans to watch his fights in the hope he’ll lose, just like Floyd Mayweather did before him.

Briggs has now taken accountability for the situation, saying that this whole thing is his fault.

In an interview with Fight Hype, the 52-year-old said: "I feel responsible because I feel like I created this monster. We developed what you see now with YouTube boxing. It's crazy.”

He later added: "I would have liked to have seen Mike Tyson throw more punches. I wonder why he wasn't.

"He should have went crazy and got busy and took it to him."

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From the moment his hand was raised on November 15, fans instantly started discussing who Paul should take on next.

With the Cleveland brawler having just beaten a 58-year-old, the boxing public is hopeful the rising star will take on an opponent much closer to his prime.

Taking this into account, we’ve picked out five fighters who’d make for great opponents for the polarizing boxer.

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