Social media star turned boxer Jake Paul has the internet buzzing with his latest online move which is Jake Paul recreating Mike Tyson’s photo! He recently posted a photo recreating the famous image of boxing legend Mike Tyson posing with a tiger.
Jake Paul recreates Mike Tyson photo PIC.TWITTER.COM/E4X4ET7Q9E
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) MARCH 18, 2024
While some fans loved the throwback reference to Tyson’s younger days, others weren’t so thrilled. There were accusations of animal cruelty because of the chained tiger, and some folks even suspect Paul’s photo might be totally fake, with a computer-generated tiger instead of the real deal.
that CGI ass tiger 😭 PIC.TWITTER.COM/DJIDO0KZDJ
— doof 🔬 (@doofinc_) MARCH 18, 2024
Speaking of real tigers, Tyson himself famously owned three of them back in his championship days. His most well-known pet was a Bengal tiger named Kenya, who stayed with Tyson for a whopping 16 years! [Even appeared in the movie “The Hangover,” for those who remember!]
So, was Paul’s photo a playful jab at his rumored upcoming opponent, the one and only Mike Tyson? Or maybe it is a disrespectful attempt to copy a boxing legend?
One thing’s for sure: this photo has people talking! With Paul and Tyson set to headline a massive boxing event, streamed live for the first time ever on Netflix (fight details still under wraps!), this online stunt is sure to keep the hype going.
But what do you think about this Jake Paul recreates Mike Tyson photo? Was Paul’s photo a clever marketing move to drum up excitement for the fight? Or did he miss the mark with this recreation? Let us know in the comments below!
