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‘That was my fear’… Joe Rogan shares his verdict on controversial Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight

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Joe Rogan is happy that Mike Tyson emerged from his comeback unscathed.

The UFC commentator and popular podcaster was one of 60 million people who tuned into Netflix to watch “Iron Mike” battle Jake Paul on November 15.

Paul won, but he couldn't beat his 58-year-old opponent. Mike Tyson managed to go the full eight rounds in a decisive defeat despite looking like a shadow of his former self in the ring.

Joe Rogan worried that the former undisputed heavyweight champion, who he considers the greatest boxer of all time, would be seriously injured fighting someone 31 years younger.

Joe Rogan relieved after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

Respected actor Josh Brolin recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience.

The two men covered a variety of topics during their 150-minute conversation, which of course touched on the biggest fight of 2024.

“Wasn't the Tyson vs. Jake fight great? Brolin said before bursting out laughing.

Rogan responded, “It's amazing they got that much money for that.

“I think £20 million and $40 million, that's what I've heard.

“I'm glad Mike got the money and I'm glad he wasn't hurt.

“That was my fear that it was a real fight and he was going to get hurt.”

Paul admitted he carried Tyson 'a bit' when the boxing icon started flagging towards the end of their fight.

Although the 27-year-old showed mercy, his business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, has hit back at claims that the feud was 'faked', calling the suggestions 'stupid' during a chat with Ariel Helwani.

“Anyone who suggests this was somehow a rigged fight is either stupid or attention-seeking,” said the co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions.

Will Mike Tyson Fight Again?

Mike Tyson claimed he would immediately continue fighting after his comeback defeat was confirmed – even calling out Logan Paul as the YouTuber turned WWE star celebrated with his brother in the ring.

However, after some time away from those close to him, Tyson released a statement on social media suggesting he was done with boxing for good.

Rogan will certainly be happy to hear that his friend will not be fighting anymore.

“This is one of those situations where you lost but still won,” Tyson wrote on X. “I'm grateful for last night.

“I don't regret being in the ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight, so I won.

“For my kids to see me stand toe-to-toe and finish eight rounds with a talented fighter half my age, in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy Stadium, is an experience no one has the right to ask for. Thank you.”