The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul ended with Paul emerging victorious. Two judges scored the fight 79-73 in favor of Paul, while one judge scored it 80-72. This victory improved Paul’s professional record to 11-1, while Tyson suffered his seventh defeat in 19 years.
Despite his legendary status in the boxing world, Tyson has now lost seven fights in his professional career. The 58-year-old boxer, competing for the 59th time, has lost his last three fights, with his most recent professional bout prior to this event dating back to 2005.
On the other hand, Jake Paul, in his 12-fight career, has won 11 of them, with his only loss coming at the hands of Love Island star and boxer Tommy Fury. The fight between Tyson and Paul was heavily promoted, but many fans were left disappointed by Tyson’s performance, which was described as shambolic. Some commentators attributed the lackluster fight to the significant 31-year age gap between the two fighters.
The live-streaming of the fight on Netflix also faced technical issues, with continuous buffering hindering fans’ viewing experience. Even those who attended the fight live at the Arlington AT&T Stadium reportedly left before the final result was announced, and both boxers were booed at the final bell.
While the estimated prize money for the fight was not officially disclosed, insiders have speculated that Tyson could earn around $20 million, while Paul’s earnings are expected to be around $40 million. Despite the disappointment and technical difficulties, the fight between Tyson and Paul generated significant buzz and financial rewards for both fighters.
