Following a recent boxing match between Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, a widely shared photo surfaced showing Tyson posing with a Palestinian flag before the fight. This image garnered significant attention and commentary on social media. However, Fact Crescendo’s fact-checking team revealed that the photo circulating on Facebook was generated by artificial intelligence.
Social Media Claim
An image of American boxing legend Mike Tyson alongside the Palestinian flag has been widely shared on social media recently, suggesting he supports the Palestinian people.
Below is a screenshot of a Facebook post from November 16, 2024, with a caption in Khmer stating, “Mike Tyson poses with the Palestinian flag before a fight.”
The same picture was widely circulated on social media with English captions as well, attracting significant attention and reactions from users.
Below is a screenshot of a Facebook post from November 16, 2024, with the caption, “Mike Tyson poses with the Palestinian flag before his historic fight.”
Similar claims have also been widely shared on other social media platforms, including Instagram, which is owned by Meta.
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A similar photo was also posted on YouTube on November 16, showing Mike Tyson holding a Palestinian flag before a fight.
Fact Check
Fact Crescendo verified these images using Google Reverse Image Search and AI verification tools. Then, we discovered the following facts.
By running an AI-generated image detector, we discovered that the photo was not authentic. It was created by artificial intelligence (AI) rather than being a real photograph of an actual event.
The findings revealed that the image shown in the photo was entirely generated by AI technology, rather than being captured in reality.
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Fact Crescendo also searched Getty Images, a reputable source for authentic photos, and found several images of Mike Tyson before and during the fight. None of these photos showed Tyson holding a Palestinian flag.
This further disproves the claim, as it suggests that no legitimate images from the event feature Tyson with the flag. This reinforces the fact that the original photo shared on social media was not genuine.
The Fact Crescendo team, a group dedicated to verifying and fact-checking claims, also watched the livestream of the highly anticipated fight between Jake Paul, a well-known social media personality turned boxer, and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. This event, which took place on November 16, was reportedly streamed on Netflix, a popular streaming platform known for airing documentaries and films, though typically not live sports events.
After carefully reviewing the stream, the team observed no instance where Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer, was seen wearing a Palestine flag, contrary to certain claims that circulated online. The Fact Crescendo team has found no evidence or visual confirmation that Tyson posing that at all.
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Conclusion
Fact Crescendo found that the claimed photo above is digitally edited. This image was created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology and does not depict an actual scene.
Title: Mike Tyson did not pose with the Palestine flag
Fact Check By: Fact Crescendo TeamResult: False
