Almost a week has passed since Jake Paul emerged victorious over Mike Tyson in their fight. Since then, opinions have been pouring in daily, and the majority have been negative. One of the latest to voice their dissent is Dr. Walter Wagner, who firmly disagrees with the permission given for this fight to take place. Beyond the disappointment, Wagner has harshly criticized the fact that Mike Tyson was allowed to step into the ring at the age of 58.

Jake Paul's Trash Talk and Challenges

Jake Paul is known for his brash behavior and constant trash talk. He has a history of challenging his older brother Logan to boxing fights. This incident with Mike Tyson added another chapter to his controversial career.The former heavyweight champion's last professional fight was in 2005, a full 20 years earlier. For Wagner, setting a maximum age for fighters to enter the ring is crucial as it poses a significant risk to their lives. "As a general rule, no one should be allowed to step into a ring once they reach the age of 40," he emphasized.

The Health Concerns

Wagner's criticism is not based on Tyson's performance during the fight but rather on the fighter's health and the well-being of all those who have taken to boxing after retirement in recent years. "If you can't protect and defend yourself in the ring, it can lead to serious health issues. The health of athletes should always be the top priority," he concluded. Although Tyson did not suffer severe harm during the fight, the risk was very real.

The Growing Trend of Unnecessary Comebacks

Mike Tyson is not the first to engage in such a fight, nor will he be the last. Just a few months ago, Evander Holyfield, Tyson's long-time nemesis, was knocked out in the first round by Vitor Belfort, a former UFC champion. There have been numerous cases of unnecessary comebacks, mostly driven by the financial incentives behind them. This is where Wagner's criticism truly lies.In fact, on November 19th last year, there was another notable case. Oliver McCall became the oldest former heavyweight champion to return to the ring at the age of 59. To add to the surprise, he knocked out Stacey Frazier, who was 54 years old, in the second round and even issued a challenge to Jake Paul. Dr. Wagner has already warned that if this trend continues, someone is bound to get hurt. The rules must be changed to ensure the safety of fighters.