Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a controversial fight on Friday, November 15, 2024 as the heavyweight legend endured an unsuccessful return to boxing. Paul Jake defeated Mike Tyson by (79-73) points as the final results with many criticizing Paul, 27, for choosing to fight Tyson, who is 58 and had not fought professionally in 19 years.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer will only care that the result went in his favour, as he beat “Iron Mike” after eight two-minute rounds.
The fight played out in front of 70,000 fans at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, and with millions of viewers watching on Netflix.
It took place five months after it was initially due to, with Tyson suffering an ulcer flare-up on a plane in May, forcing the postponement of a planned July date.
And those hoping for a triumphant comeback for Tyson were left deflated, as the former champion came up short on points (80-72, 79-73, 79-73).
The fight was Tyson’s first pro outing since 2005, when he was knocked out by Kevin McBride, although he boxed Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition as recently as 2020.
Meanwhile, the result moved Paul to 11-1 as a pro, as he built upon numerous wins over mixed martial arts stars and lesser-known boxers.
Source: independent.co.uk
