YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul tarnished Mike Tyson’s legacy with a dull points victory over the two-time heavyweight champion in front of 70,000 disappointed fans in Texas, with millions more watching the controversial fight on Netflix.
At 58 and having not fought professionally in 19 years, Tyson was a mere shadow of his former self. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Paul, though still a novice in the ring, showcased his youth and athleticism, maintaining distance and landing jabs throughout the eight-round, two-minute-per-round contest.
Tyson appeared slow and sluggish. While he received a warm reception before the fight, the atmosphere soured as the match wore on, with boos filling the arena. Some fans even left before the judges’ scores—80-72, 79-73, and 79-73—were revealed.
In an awkward post-fight moment, Tyson, after his seventh loss in 57 professional bouts, called out Paul’s brother Logan and hinted at a potential return to the ring.
