Hours after the event, a fan took to X to point out the moment that allegedly “proves” the shocking theory.

A user shared a clip of the social media star sticking his tongue out at the iconic boxer with the caption: “Jake Paul signaling for Mike to take it easy.”

Many users responded to the claim and agreed the fight seemed “staged.”

One said: “Tyson acknowledged the signal watch Tyson’s head. Moving up and down.”

Another wrote: “Yep definitely set up!”

A third replied: “I strongly believe they made some type of agreement because everyone who has watched boxing before knows that Tyson had caught this dude with one combo, he would’ve been hurt for real. I guess Tyson needs the money.”