YouTubers have stormed the boxing world, and names like Jake Paul, KSI, Logan Paul, and Salt Papi are putting the sport back in the spotlight. Their arrival hasn’t just drawn casual fans—it’s brought new revenue, mainstream attention, and a revival of boxing’s global profile. But with fame comes scrutiny. Critics have slammed the wave of influencer boxing as mismatched or even “fixed” spectacles.

Take last year’s headline-grabbing clash: 27-year-old Jake Paul vs. 58-year-old Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Despite a 31-year age gap, the fighters squared off for eight rounds under special rules, with Paul claiming a decision victory. The bout divided fans. Many decried the mismatch, questioning its legitimacy, yet the event shattered records, streaming to 65 million concurrent viewers

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