Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTube star turned professional boxer, secured a decisive victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in an eight-round fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night. Tyson, now 58 years old, struggled to keep up with the younger, faster opponent, leading to Paul’s unanimous decision win.
The fight, which marked Tyson’s controversial return to the ring after years of retirement, ended with scorecards reading 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73, all in Paul’s favor. The veteran boxer managed to land only a few significant punches throughout the bout, while Paul dominated with his superior agility and relentless punching.
One of the key moments came in the third round when Paul unleashed a series of punches that visibly troubled Tyson. Despite this, the knockout Paul had promised during the heated pre-fight weigh-in did not materialize. At that event, Tyson sparked drama by slapping Paul across the face, adding tension to the buildup.
Statistics revealed Tyson’s struggle, landing just 18 punches out of 97 attempts, compared to Paul’s 78 successful punches out of 278 thrown. The final seconds of the fight saw Paul bowing in respect to the legendary fighter before the bell rang.
