Mortality Always Wins By Knockout | Defector
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Jake Paul's career as a boxer thrives on public fascination with race and the idea of a 'white troll' challenging black masculinity, ensuring lucrative fights.
The incongruity of a 58-year-old Mike Tyson stepping back into the ring against a much younger Jake Paul underscores the strange dynamics of celebrity boxing.
Tyson’s allure remains strong despite his troubled past, as he has worked for two decades to reshape his narrative to that of vulnerability and entertainment.
The fascination with Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul reveals deeper societal interests in race, power, and the spectacle of celebrity in sports.
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