Who won the Mike Tyson fight: Jake Paul comes out on top

Jake Paul faced off against 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated boxing match at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The fight, which was Paul’s first sanctioned pro bout in nearly 20 years, ended in an eight-round unanimous decision in favor of Paul. Despite the pre-fight hype, the match failed to live up to expectations, leaving fans disappointed and calling for more action.
The boos from the crowd grew louder as the fight progressed, with many questioning the legitimacy of the event. Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, paid homage to Tyson after the final bell, but the gesture did little to appease the fans. The judges scored the fight decisively in favor of Paul, with one judge giving him an 80-72 edge and the other two scoring it 79-73.
Tyson came out aggressively in the opening seconds of the fight, landing a few quick punches, but he failed to maintain the momentum throughout the match. Paul, on the other hand, was more aggressive after the initial burst from Tyson but struggled to land meaningful punches. The fight lacked the excitement and intensity expected from such a high-profile matchup.
Despite the lackluster performance, both fighters showed respect for each other after the fight. Paul praised Tyson as the greatest to ever do it and expressed his admiration for the former heavyweight champion. Tyson, on the other hand, reflected on the significance of completing the fight and reiterated that he fights for himself, not to please the world.
The fight, which was originally scheduled for July but postponed due to Tyson’s health issues, set a Texas record for combat sports with a gate of nearly $18 million. The event also experienced technical difficulties with the streaming platform, Netflix, during its first live combat sports broadcast. Despite the challenges, the fight drew a significant audience, with over 120 million people tuning in on Netflix.
In addition to the main event, the undercard featured a draw between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos for the WBC welterweight title. Barrios, who retained his title, faced tough competition from Ramos, with both fighters scoring knockdowns during the 12-round bout.
Overall, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight may not have lived up to the hype, but it drew a massive audience and set a new standard for combat sports events in Texas. The respect shown between the fighters after the match and the competitive undercard bouts added depth to an otherwise underwhelming night of boxing.