MVP calls claims Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson was rigged 'illogical' - ESPN

Most Valuable Promotions released a statement Monday regarding the growing controversy that Jake Paul's unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson was fixed, calling the allegations «illogical and inane.»

The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul, 27, dominated the iconic former heavyweight champion in their Nov. 15 clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event was a massive success with an $18.1 million gate, the largest for any U.S. fight outside of Las Vegas, and was streamed on Netflix with over 108 million live global viewers. However, the 58-year-old Tyson turned in a listless performance with skeptics questioning the fight's integrity.

Amidst the swirling controversy, MVP Promotions — led by Paul and Nakisa Bidarian — has responded to those questioning whether the fight was fixed for Paul to win.

«Both fighters in good faith performed to the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight,» the statement read. «There were absolutely no restrictions — contractual or otherwise — around either fighter. Each boxer was able to use his full arsenal to win the fight. Any agreement to the contrary would violate TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations) boxing rules.»

Social media was flooded with posts suggesting the fight was planned with a faux script also being circulated. The script was debunked but that has not quelled doubt about how the fight played out. Paul's admission that he took his foot off the gas in the middle rounds rather than pursue a knockout further fanned the flames of a rigged fight.

«It is further illogical and inane that MVP, in the debut of a hopeful long-term partnership with the world's biggest streamer — an organization that made its first-ever foray into live