The highly anticipated bout ended as Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson, leaving fans divided over the impact on boxing history. Paul, a 27-year-old YouTuber, won against a 58-year-old two-time heavyweight champion, Tyson. The fight did not live up to the hype despite competing in front of 70,000 fans in Texas and millions more watching on Netflix. Tyson was not as formidable as he was in his prime over 20 years ago at his last professional fight.
Paul’s youth and strategy to keep Tyson at bay gave him an advantage in the match. He outmaneuvered Tyson, who had trouble keeping up with his pace, with jabs and combinations across eight two-minute rounds.
After the fight, Tyson, who currently has seven career losses out of 57 fights, suggested that he would fight Jake’s brother, Logan Paul. This further sparked speculations about his future plans. Critics argued over whether the fight was real or just a money-grabbing ploy. Many fans left the venue before Judges announced jake’s win, scored at 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.
Even though the performance suggested otherwise, Tyson stated that he intended to fight Jake Paul square and fair. The Texas Commission asked both boxers to wear thicker padded gloves. This condition made critics more doubtful of the legitimacy of the fight as neither fighter presented a real knockout threat.
Paul landed 78 blows, far more than Tyson’s 18. This made it clear who was in control of the fight, as later on, Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson. Tyson’s declining physical condition was brought to light by the age and endurance difference even as Paul celebrated his 11th professional victory.
Paul’s boxing career has garnered more notice, although his fame first came from his viral pranks and large online following. Even after losing to Tommy Fury the previous year, Paul is still focused on larger fights; he has even indicated interest in facing Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Paul stated, “He knows where the money is at,” assured of his marketability.
Wearing diamond-encrusted shorts valued at $1m, Paul showcased his celebrity persona and boxing ambition. Sporting a black knee brace, Tyson showed brief flashes of skill but lacked the power and stamina of his younger days. The events Netflix stream reached 283 million subscribers globally, driving massive revenue despite the lackluster fight. Paul reportedly made £30 million, with Tyson pocketing half of that amount. Tyson’s decision to return to the ring may have been due to fame and money.
