Jake Paul, 27, Defeats Mike Tyson, 58, by Unanimous Decision in Texas Bout

Nov 16, 2024, 05:35 AM

Jake Paul, a 27-year-old social media influencer turned professional boxer, defeated 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated boxing match on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight, streamed on Netflix, marked Tyson's first sanctioned professional bout in nearly 20 years. Despite the buildup, the fight failed to live up to its hype, with Tyson appearing every bit his 58 years in the ring. Paul won by unanimous decision after eight rounds, with judges scoring the fight 80-72 and 79-73 twice. Tyson landed only 18 punches, while Paul landed 78. With this victory, Paul improved his professional record to 11-1.