Jake Paul emerged victorious against boxing legend Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The bout, which drew significant attention due to the 31-year age difference between the fighters, concluded with a unanimous decision in Paul’s favor.
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The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73, sealing Paul’s win.
The clash marked Tyson’s return to professional boxing after a 19-year hiatus, with his last fight dating back to 2005 against Kevin McBride. At 57, Tyson faced off against the much younger Paul, 26, who has been making headlines with his unconventional rise in the sport.
The match was set for eight two-minute rounds with both fighters donning 14-ounce gloves, differing from traditional boxing formats. The opening round saw Tyson delivering powerful blows, keeping Paul on the defensive. However, as the fight progressed, Tyson’s fatigue became evident. By Round 2, he appeared exhausted, and Paul began capitalizing on his opponent’s slowing pace.
In the middle rounds, Paul took control, dictating the fight’s tempo as Tyson struggled to maintain his early aggression. The action slowed down in Round 6, leading to boos from the crowd due to minimal exchanges. Despite the subdued action, Paul’s accuracy and higher activity level gave him a distinct edge.
The seventh round saw Tyson making an effort to rally with aggressive moves, briefly exciting the audience. However, Paul quickly regained dominance with a series of sharp combinations that visibly affected Tyson.
The final round had the crowd chanting for Tyson, but Paul silenced them with well-placed jabs, pushing Tyson to the ropes before respectfully bowing as the fight concluded.
