Fact Check: Did Jake Paul challenge 100-year-old Jimmy Carter to boxing match after win over Mike Tyson?

AUSTIN, TEXAS: The latest wild claim making the rounds is that Jake Paul, fresh off his victory against boxing legend Mike Tyson, has issued a challenge to none other than 100-year-old former president Jimmy Carter.

According to countless social media posts, Jake Paul is supposedly eyeing a showdown with the centenarian icon after taking down Tyson in the ring. But is there any truth to these claims? Let's find out.

Exploring the context: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing bout

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, squared off against the legendary Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, November 15. It was Tyson’s first professional match since coming out of retirement, but at 58 years old the odds weren’t exactly in his favor.

Paul — known for his brash confidence and relentless training — managed to outmaneuver Tyson with superior speed and reflexes, ultimately winning the match by unanimous decision with a score of 78-74.

All three judges handed the fight to Paul, scoring it 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. It was an eight-round heavyweight bout sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

However, the rounds were shortened to 2 minutes and both fighters wore 14-ounce gloves instead of the standard 10-ounce gloves typically used in heavyweight contests.

The match itself was pretty one-sided, with Paul dominating most of the fight. Fans in attendance got a real treat but it was clear from the get-go that Tyson was the underdog despite being a legend of the sport.

As the final moments ticked down, Paul even took a moment to bow in respect to Tyson. After the bell rang, the two fighters hugged it out.

Internet abuzz with Jimmy Carter bout rumors

Mike Tyson's defeat at the hands of Jake Paul — a YouTuber-turned-boxer less than half his age — did not sit well with boxing fans on social media. Many posted unfounded claims that Paul was now challenging former president Jimmy Carter to the squared circle, despite the latter being in hospice care at age 100.

"BREAKING: Jake Paul has challenged Jimmy Carter (age 100) to a boxing match after beating Mike Tyson (age 58)," one posted on X.

"Jake Paul (27) to fight Former President Jimmy Carter (100) in 2025!" another added.

"BREAKING: Jake Paul has issued a challenge to fight Jimmy Carter, allegedly he was quoted as stating 'if he's good enough to vote, he's good enough fight,'" someone else wrote.

"Jake Paul has apparently challenged Jimmy Carter (100 years old) to a boxing match after he went the distance and won on points against Mike Tyson (58 years old) what a complete knobhead!" read a tweet.

"BREAKING: After defeating 58-year-old Mike Tyson, Jake Paul has now challenged 100-year-old Jimmy Carter to a boxing match. The man won’t rest until he’s the senior citizen champion of the world!" another proclaimed.

Fact Check: False

Let’s be real – Jake Paul isn’t actually going to fight Jimmy Carter. It’s a hilarious rumor that took on a life of its own after Paul’s win over Tyson. But the fact that so many people ran with it just shows how over-the-top the whole situation is.

Mike Tyson’s return to the ring after health scare

The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight was initially supposed to take place on July 20 but had to be postponed when Tyson experienced a health scare in May. He needed medical attention for an ulcer flare-up while flying from Miami to Los Angeles, leading to concerns about his ability to compete.

Despite the delay, Tyson — who became the youngest heavyweight champion at just 20 years old back in 1986 — was determined to step back into the ring. He had once unified all three major belts and defended them six times before famously losing to James “Buster” Douglas in 1990 in a shocking 10th-round KO.

On the other hand, Jake Paul has been on a roll since he started his professional boxing career in 2020. With a record of 11-1 and 7 KOs, Paul initially made a name for himself by defeating former MMA fighters.

His only loss came against Tommy Fury in February last year, but he’s been on a winning streak since then — with five consecutive victories including his latest triumph over Tyson, Athlon Sports reported.

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