In a much-anticipated heavyweight boxing match, popular YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a dominant performance at the AT&T Stadium on Friday night. The 58-year-old Tyson, making a controversial return to the ring, was outclassed by Paul, who won by unanimous decision.
The fight, which lasted all eight rounds, saw Paul, 27, control the pace with his superior speed and agility. Judges scored the fight heavily in Paul’s favor, with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.
Despite Tyson’s efforts, he struggled to keep up with Paul’s younger, quicker style. Final statistics revealed Tyson landed only 18 of his 97 punches, while Paul threw 278 punches and connected with 78 of them. The highlight of the match came in the third round when Paul unleashed a series of rapid punches that had Tyson briefly on the ropes, though he failed to secure the knockout he had promised during their heated weigh-in.
The match concluded with Paul showing respect to the boxing legend by bowing before the final bell. This victory marks another chapter in Paul’s evolving boxing career, which has seen him transition from social media fame to the professional boxing ring.
Tyson, however, showed his age during the bout, landing only a few effective punches. The fight further confirmed the challenges of returning to professional boxing after years of retirement.
The event was closely watched by boxing fans and enthusiasts, sparking discussions about the viability of older fighters returning to the ring against much younger opponents.
