Last Friday witnessed a remarkable event as a sports icon emerged from retirement. 58-year-old Mike Tyson, making his first professional fight since 2005, stepped into the ring against Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in front of more than 70,000 fans. The decibels reached a level seldom touched at a sporting event.

The Controversy Unfolds

During the middle of the fight, booing could be heard from the crowd. With Paul emerging as the winner by unanimous decision, accusations of a rigged fight spread like wildfire across social media. But for Jake Paul, such criticism holds no weight. He thrives on the hate and has embraced the role of the antagonist in both boxing and life.

Boxing's New Era

Bidarian and Paul co-founded MVP three years ago. Their promotions have played a significant role in putting women's boxing on the map with events like those featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Although the fight was largely about Tyson, Paul's contribution was massive.This fight was a historical milestone in various aspects - attendance, viewers, gate, and social media discussion. However, the overall reaction was one of disappointment. Paul remained unfazed, stating, "I don't care what people have to say. They're always going to have something to say. It is what it is."Bidarian added, "The only win there was if Mike Tyson knocked out Jake Paul, otherwise, the haters would have found a way to complain no matter what."

The Rigor of the Fight

Despite the speculation about a rigged fight, Bidarian firmly refuted all such claims. He explained, "In terms of this fight specifically, it was sanctioned by the athletic commission. Our partner was Netflix, a public entity. There was professional sports betting on the event. Rigging such a competition is a federal crime. Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, and executives from Netflix would all be at risk. It is preposterous to suggest otherwise."He further emphasized, "This was 100% real from beginning to end. The guy had an ulcer, and we took a five-month break to give him time to heal. If it was staged, why would we postpone it? We could have just moved forward. What are people talking about?"

The Future of Jake Paul

Even some top fighters have called out Paul, but Bidarian said Paul is interested in all inquiries except one. His goal is to be a world champion, and they will continue to do things that give him those opportunities.Paul is a marketing whiz, but Bidarian sees him first and foremost as a boxer. He dedicates 70 to 75% of his time to boxing. He is the most professional boxer in professional boxing, showing up on time, delivering every line, and doing the promos when others don't.Bidarian has a strong message for those who doubt Paul's seriousness as a boxer. He pointed out, "Show me another athlete with four and a half years of experience who has achieved as much as Jake Paul inside and outside the ring. Even in his fight against Mike Tyson, who is 58, it is very unique for someone in their fourth year of a sport. Jake Paul has gone into the lions' den and outboxed a more skilled boxer in his prime. He has put on for the sport like no athlete before, giving access to young boys and girls and partnering with USA Boxing."Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.