WWE legend analyzes Mike Tyson’s performance vs. Jake Paul – “He looked like he was drained”

Goldberg shared insights about Mike Tyson’s recent Netflix-streamed bout against Jake Paul, drawing parallels to his own upcoming retirement match in 2025. During his CarCast podcast, the wrestling icon discussed the challenges of performing at an advanced age and the pressures of meeting fan expectations.

“The first thing that goes is your body, the last thing that goes is your mind,” Goldberg explained. “Tyson may have wanted to do better… but there is only so much you can do. I don’t think his legs were under him by any stretch… He looked like he was drained.”

Despite initial skepticism, Goldberg praised Paul’s restraint during the bout. “Actions speak louder than words… The piece of s*** that he portrays to many people couldn’t pull the trigger [to hurt Tyson], and I commend him for that.”

Discussing his own preparation, Goldberg noted: “I’ve got a number of months to get ready for something that will take 15 minutes in the ring. This time, I’m actually getting some prep time… I will have five times as much time to prepare than I have for any other match.”

Netflix makes history with free Tyson vs Paul bout for subscribers

In a groundbreaking move for combat sports, Netflix offered the Tyson vs Paul bout to its subscribers without additional pay-per-view costs. This marked a significant shift in boxing broadcast strategy, following Netflix’s previous success with “The Netflix Cup,” which featured Formula 1 drivers and PGA Tour athletes.

The streaming service made the bout accessible through their standard platform, requiring only an active subscription starting at $6.99 per month. This approach represents Netflix’s growing investment in live sports content, potentially reshaping how combat sports are delivered to audiences.