Jake Paul has defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson by a unanimous decision (79-73, 80-72, 79-73) after 8 rounds of actions.
The highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul took place on November 15, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This fight was initially scheduled for July 20, but had to be postponed due to Mike Tyson's health issues
Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, defeated Mike Tyson, the 58-year-old legendary boxer, by unanimous decision . The fight consisted of eight two-minute rounds, with 14-ounce gloves, sanctioned as a professional bout by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
It was said that Tyson acknowledged his limitations due to age. Many notable figures, including Stephen A. Smith, expressed concern and sadness watching Tyson, now 58, fight Tyson himself mentioned having a "biting fixation" after repeatedly biting his glove during the fight, referencing his infamous 1997 disqualification against Evander Holyfield .
During the weigh in on Thursday, Tyson slapped Paul as they squared. Tyson later explained that Paul mercilessly matched his toes with Trainers while he was just on socks.
Reactions from the Boxing Community;
Terence Crawford called out Tyson's underwhelming performance, stating he looked like "trash" and only threw 97 punches throughout the fight .
Stephen A. Smith showed love and respect for Tyson but emphasized that "58 is 58" and it's time for Jake Paul to face tougher opponents while Magic Johnson expressed sadness, saying he couldn't watch the fight anymore .
It's clear that the boxing community and fans alike were disappointed by the one-sided match, with many feeling it was a mismatch due to Tyson's age and physical condition.
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