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Was the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Netflix a lose-lose for everyone involved?

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Morgan Campbell reacts to the highly-anticipated fight between social media personality Jake Paul and former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.

CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell explains why he wasn't surprised by the underwhelming match

A man punches another man in a professional boxing ring.
Jake Paul, left, fights Mike Tyson during their heavyweight boxing match Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Julio Cortez/The Associated Press)

After months of anticipation, the fight between boxer and social media personality Jake Paul and former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson finally streamed on Netflix this past weekend.

But between a buffering, crashing livestream and a bland eight rounds of boxing, it's safe to say the match didn't entirely deliver on its promises.

CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell joins Commotion host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to react to the event, and what the buzz around this moment could mean for the future of the sport.

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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Morgan Campbell produced by Ty Callender.