SNL Cast Member's Jibe at Jake Paul Resurfaces Amid Tyson Loss
Pete Davidson's potshot at Jake Paul during a 2021 Saturday Night Live episode continues to reverberate, drawing widespread attention following Jake Paul's recent defeat to Mike Tyson in an exhibition boxing match.
In October 2021, Davidson impersonated Paul on the show, poking fun at the YouTuber-turned-boxer's decision to challenge fighters, including the late Muhammad Ali. Though Paul had reportedly invited Davidson to host a fight, the SNL cast member has been vocal about his disdain for Paul, underscoring their pre-existing feud dating back to a fight commentary gig in April 2021. The nature of their animosity is further underscored by their awkward interview, during which Davidson publicly expressed his discontent with Paul, likening him to Charlie Sheen and referencing previous allegations of sexual misconduct.
The episode is consistent with the satirical tone often found on SNL, but its timing leaves an awkward taste given the conversation between Ali and Mike Tyson, later surfaced by Jake Paul's loss to Tyson in an exhibition boxing match. During this conversation on The Arsenio Hall Show, Ali had admitted to being scared of Tyson, prompting Tyson to deflect, describing Ali as the "GOAT" while praising his own abilities. Tyson's statement may have come off as more competitive than selfless given his loss to the younger boxer. Tyson has thus far won ten world championships and retired from professional boxing in 2005, and with a win-loss record of 50-6, Tyson's boxing resume is certainly an exceptional one. Tyson's reputation as one of the best boxers ever despite his soft spoken opponent had been shaken up these past few months following his high expectations against Jake Paul, whose current career draws inspiration from famous boxers like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson.
With Mike Tyson's actual assertion as the "GOAT" more or less going down the drain following a decisive loss to Jake Paul, one could think Pete Davidson was just having a laugh.
