Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision, with judges scoring the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.
The highly anticipated match took place tonight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This marked Tyson’s first professional bout since his 2005 loss to Kevin McBride and set a record for the largest age gap in professional boxing history.
Unlike traditional sanctioned bouts, the fight consisted of eight two-minute rounds, with both fighters using 14-ounce gloves.
Tyson started strong in the first round, landing two of his five punches, while Paul managed a few of his own, including a solid overhand right.
By the third round, Paul gained momentum, opening with a triple left hook that left Tyson on the defensive.
In the fourth round, Paul pulled ahead in punches landed, tying the unofficial score and asserting dominance.
As the fight progressed, Tyson’s age became apparent, with the 58-year-old unable to match the pace and power of the 27-year-old Paul. By the final round, Paul was landing more effective punches.
The fight concluded with mutual respect as the two bowed and touched gloves. With this victory, Paul improves his professional record to 11-1, while Tyson’s record now stands at 50-7.
