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Jake Paul Admits He Took It Easy On Mike Tyson, Didn't Want To Hurt Him

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GOING EASY ON HIM

Jake Paul says he eased up on Mike Tyson during their fight ... admitting he could tell the boxing legend was struggling in the ring -- and there was no need to knock him out.

El Gallo confirmed what most viewers suspected shortly after he secured the unanimous decision win at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX ... revealing he did, in fact, modify his approach after noticing the 58-year-old was no longer on the attack.

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When asked if he purposely took his foot off the gas in Round 3, Jake told a reporter that was the case .