In a strange accent, which could only produce computerized boxing rankings, Mike Tyson is still officially evaluated in the best weighty in the USA, despite losing the fight against YouTuber, Jake Paul and did not have any wins in 22 years.

According to BoxRec Tyson, he sits on 74 #among the American heavyweight, in the couch between the journeyman Tyrrell Herndon, freshly from his loss to Deontay Wilder, #73, and the undefeated novice Darius East on 75.

All time is also mentioned as 338. A strenuous position around the world and amazing 7,000 pounds per pound, emphasizing how absurd its position has become.

Why is Mike Tyson still a ranking?

Tyson, currently 59 years, has been controversial for a professional eight -day against Paul at the AT & T stadium, Arlington, in November 2024.

Despite the flashes of aggression, the fight ended in a unanimous defeat of the decision of the former undisputed master.

This single result was sufficient to react its status of the “energetic boxer” as part of the BoxRec algorithm, which automatically keeps him in the ranking for twelve months after the sanctioned fight.

The system does not take into account the previous size, only the latest results, which means that the legendary CV of Tyson has no influence on its contemporary place.

Despite the defeat of Clifford Etienne in February 2003. In his last triumph in the ring, “the smallest man on the planet” sits next to energetic perspectives and journeymen.

To add more perspective, Modern York Slugger has won one fight for 24 years.

From the youngest master to a modest ranking

Tyson exploded on stage in the mid -eighties, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the age of 20, breaking Trevor Berbick in 1986. He united the division during the year and reigned as the most terrified warrior in the world.

But after a personal confusion, time of prison and the eternal fall of Tyson, he promised to defeat Danny Williams (2004) and Kevin McBride (2005).

His latest unfortunate return against Paul only strengthened what most knew: time is catching up with even the most engaging masters.

Although no algorithm can reduce its heritage as one of the most iconic weighty boxing weight, the severity of vision of the “iron microphone” mentioned among energetic journeymen and regional hopes is a sobering reminder of the price of one return too many.

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