Social media star Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in one of boxing’s most improbable matchups. Fighting in front of a packed arena at AT&T Stadium, Texas, Paul dominated most of the match.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight highlights (video)
Result: Jake Paul wins by unanimous decision (79-73, 79-73, 80-72).
Round 8: The crowd chants Tyson’s name, but Paul silences them with a series of jabs. Tyson manages a left hook. Paul becomes more aggressive with a minute remaining. The crowd boos heavily. A right hook from Paul pushes Tyson into the ropes. As the fight ends, Paul bows to Tyson. They hug, and the crowd begins to leave the arena. 10-9 Paul. 80-72 Paul.
Round 7: Tyson begins the round with powerful punches, and the crowd reacts enthusiastically. No one has sat down since the start of the fight. Paul lands a strong right. Tyson oddly bites his gloves during breaks in action. A left hook to the body from Paul saps Tyson’s energy. Another combination from Paul shakes Tyson as he continues to punch at will. Paul landed 70 punches in seven rounds, while Tyson only 17! An easy round for Paul. 10-9 Paul. 70-63 Paul.
Round 6: The crowd tries to rally Tyson as the two boxers spend the first minute circling each other. Paul lands a body jab and then one to the face. Paul’s jab continues to dictate the fight’s pace, but not much is happening. The crowd is displeased with the lack of action. 10-9 Paul. 60-54 Paul.
Round 5: Paul strings his combinations together. A right hook briefly stuns Tyson. Tyson responds with an explosive left hook, but Paul is unfazed. Paul uses his jab to find openings, followed by a body shot and an overhand right. The crowd becomes impatient as Tyson struggles to launch a significant attack. 10-9 Paul. 50-45 Paul.
Round 4: Paul rushes to the center of the ring and throws a jab. A left hook lands, followed by a right from Paul. Tyson has almost no mobility left. Paul’s jab continues to trouble Tyson. Tyson doesn’t seem hurt but has little left to offer. 10-9 Paul. 40-36 Paul.
Round 3: Tyson advances quickly, and Paul lands an overhand jab. Paul continues with a body shot and a left hook, but Tyson holds firm. Paul starts to land more frequently as Tyson’s legs appear unstable. Tyson runs out of energy, and Paul senses he can take control. Paul lands an uppercut. Tyson’s short right jab has no effect on Paul. The best round for Paul as Tyson looks completely exhausted. 10-9 Paul. 30-27 Paul.
Round 2: Tyson tries to find his range with a jab. Paul lands a body shot. Paul manages a left hook, but Tyson responds with his own. Paul lands a body jab and uses his reach to keep Tyson at bay. Nothing significant, but Paul controls the action with his jab. 10-9 Paul. 20-18 Paul.
Round 1: Tyson advances aggressively and lands a strong left, forcing Paul to retreat. Paul initiates a clinch. After separation, Paul misses a wide hook. Paul lands a firm jab followed by a right overhand. Tyson struggles to close the distance. 10-9 Paul, according to ESPN.
Broadcast and Technical Issues
The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is currently underway, broadcast live on Netflix. However, Netflix is experiencing streaming issues and constant buffering.
The fight, initially set to start at 3:00 AM on Saturday, was delayed due to technical problems during the two preliminary fights at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Anticipation and Controversy
Tyson vs. Paul match is the first major sporting event streamed live by Netflix. It’s the most anticipated boxing match of the end of the year, if not all of 2024, due to the high-profile names involved.
Mike Tyson, at 58 years old, and Jake Paul, at 27, have the largest age gap in professional boxing history. This has sparked strong debates within the boxing community, as highlighted by CNN’s extensive report on the match.
Criticism and Support
Among the match’s vocal critics is Eddie Hearn, CEO of Matchroom, one of the world’s largest sports promotion companies. Hearn represents boxing superstars like Canelo Álvarez, Oleksandr Usyk, Dmitry Bivol, and Katie Taylor, the undisputed lightweight world champion. Taylor will defend her title before the Tyson-Paul match.
In contrast, former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, another Hearn client, has a different view on the fight. He believes it benefits the sport by attracting new audiences to boxing.
Jake Paul: An Unconventional Boxer
Born on January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, Paul began his online career on the Vine platform and later on YouTube, where he became known for pranks, vlogs, and music projects. Inspired by his brother Logan Paul, Jake started boxing in 2018. His debut match against content creator AnEsonGib ended in a knockout victory, and he has since gained popularity in boxing, moving towards more serious matches.
Paul co-founded Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) with business partner Nakisa Bidarian in 2021, further establishing himself in the boxing industry as both a fighter and event promoter.
With a record of 10 wins and one loss (to Tommy Fury), Paul continues to grow in the sport. He expressed to CNN that fighting against one of the most ruthless champions ever would only enhance his experience and skill.
Mike Tyson Returns to the Ring
Tyson, one of the most iconic boxers in history, became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20, winning the WBC title by knockout against Trevor Berbick. Known for his aggressive style and knockout power, Tyson unified the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles, becoming the undisputed world champion.
His career was marked by successes and controversies, including a prison sentence for rape in 1992 and the infamous 1997 fight against Evander Holyfield, where Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear. Tyson has a record of 50 wins and 6 losses, with 44 knockouts, but hasn’t fought professionally since 2005.
Despite his age, Tyson’s return to the ring has generated significant interest. Betting odds only slightly favor Jake Paul, indicating a competitive match.
