In a highly anticipated boxing match, Jake Paul, 27, secured a unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson, 58, at the AT&T Stadium on Friday.
The YouTube sensation’s superior speed and agility proved too much for the aging heavyweight icon.
The eight-round bout saw Paul dominate Tyson, winning by significant margins on all three scorecards (80-72, 79-73, and 79-73). Tyson, who looked every bit his age, struggled to land meaningful punches, connecting on just 18 of 97 attempts. In contrast, Paul threw 278 punches, landing 78.
Paul’s victory was a testament to his strategic approach, using his quickness to evade Tyson’s attacks and capitalize on his opponent’s fatigue. Despite promising a knockout, Paul was unable to deliver the decisive blow, instead opting to show respect to Tyson with a bow in the final seconds of the eighth round.
The match marked Tyson’s return to boxing, but the outcome raised questions about his decision to continue fighting at 58. Paul’s win solidified his position as a formidable force in the boxing world, while Tyson’s future in the sport remains uncertain. The final statistics told the story of Paul’s dominance: 278 punches thrown, 78 landed, and a convincing victory over a legendary opponent.
