Jake Paul emerged victorious against boxing legend Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The judges unanimously awarded Paul the win, with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. This fight marked a historic moment in professional boxing, featuring the largest age gap between opponents—31 years. At 57, Tyson entered the ring for his first professional bout since his 2005 loss to Kevin McBride, while Paul, 26, continued his unconventional ascent in the boxing world. The match deviated from the traditional format, consisting of eight two-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing 14-ounce gloves.
Round 1:
Tyson started strong, delivering powerful blows that kept Paul on the defensive for most of the round.
Round 2:
Tyson showed signs of fatigue, his heavy breathing noticeable. His punch output decreased, while Paul remained largely defensive throughout the round.
Rounds 3 & 4:
Paul took full control as the aggressor, capitalizing on Tyson’s exhaustion. With Tyson barely throwing punches, Paul dictated the pace of the fight.
Round 5:
Paul continued to press forward, maintaining the edge with his higher activity level and accuracy, although neither fighter landed strong punches.
Round 6:
The crowd began to boo in frustration as the action slowed. Paul still maintained the upper hand, though the fight remained uneventful in terms of activity.
Round 7:
Tyson started aggressively, exciting the crowd, but Paul quickly regained control with a powerful right hand and a body shot that slowed Tyson down. Paul dominated the round with his combinations, shaking Tyson in the process.
Final Round:
The crowd rallied with a “Tyson” chant, but Paul silenced them with sharp jabs. Tyson landed a sneaky left, but Paul turned up the aggression in the final minute. As the action slowed again, Paul delivered a solid right hand, pushing Tyson to the ropes before easing up and bowing respectfully as the fight came to an end.
This match, nearly 40 years after Tyson’s professional debut and 19 years since his retirement, saw Tyson, now 58, return to the ring against 27-year-old Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer. The fight took place at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, and consisted of eight two-minute rounds.
