YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul shocked the world by defeating former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a highly anticipated professional fight in Arlington, Texas on Friday night,
Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in front of 72,300 fans at AT&T Stadium, earning a unanimous decision,
Fighting in front of 72,300 spectators at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, Jake Paul dominated most of the fight against Mike Tyson, earning a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring 80-1. 72, 79-73, 79-73 in favor of Paul War.
With the win, Paul improves his professional record to 11-1, including seven knockouts, and becomes the sixth fighter to defeat legendary Hall of Famer Mike Tyson in his career.
Jake Paul paid tribute to Mike Tyson after the win: “I’m honored to face the greatest of all time”.
“First off, Mike Tyson, this is truly an honor,” Jake Paul said after his win. “He’s the G.O.A.T., the greatest of all time. I’ve been a fan of his for years, and his legacy has been a huge inspiration in my journey. None of us would be here today without his impact on the sport. Tyson. such as. a living legend , and it was an incredible privilege to share the ring with him.
The first round was relatively quiet, with both fighters feeling each other off and adjusting to the form of their opponents.
Tyson, who has been out of the ring for 19 years, came out strong in the third round, landing heavy punches and quick shots on Paul. But Paul quickly regained his composure, hitting back with a series of clean goals and fine moments that seemed to stun the 58-year-old former champion
As the fight progressed, Tyson began to show visible signs of fatigue, becoming more stable and less explosive. The powerful dips, slips and grass makers that once made him famous the 44-goal scorer were noticeably absent.