On Friday, 27-year-old Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The event was streamed live on Netflix and drew a large audience from around the world, but many fans were disappointed.
In the bout, which lasted eight, two-minute rounds, Paul outnumbered Tyson, landing 78 punches to Tyson’s 18. ESPN. Tyson’s age and physical condition were evident as he struggled to keep up with his younger opponent.
The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in Paul’s favor.
The reaction from the crowd was mostly negative, with boos echoing throughout the arena. Many in the audience expressed disappointment with the lackluster performance, with one saying it was “sad to watch.” solar Reported.
Broadcasting the match on Netflix was plagued by the following issues: technical issuesStreaming glitches and buffering issues further frustrate viewers. Despite these setbacks, the event drew 120 million viewers, highlighting the huge interest in the crossover between traditional boxing and social media celebrities. (Related: Now Airing! Mike Tyson Beats the Eternal Hell Out of Jake Paul. Get Your Netflix Ready Now)
How do I actually see this fight?
As the elder Tyson, as a man who has built his life around boxing, I don’t want to die without experiencing that one last time.
As Jake Paul, I live the questions everyone has when they get high or drunk…
“Would you fight Mike Tyson for $40 million?” https://t.co/aFPa40Pdjz
— 💯HOTEP💯 (@TheStrongDad) November 16, 2024
Still, Tyson made $20 million on the show and Paul received $40 million. The match also set a new record for indoor boxing attendance. talk sports Reported.
In the co-main event, Katie Taylor defended her super lightweight title against Amanda Serrano, with all judges scoring it 95-94 in Taylor’s favor. Reuters Reported. The match was marred by a dispute over a headbutt and a cut above Serrano’s eye, setting the stage for a possible third matchup between the two.
This is one of those lose-win situations. Thank you very much for last night. I have no regrets about stepping into the ring one last time.
I almost died in June. I had 8 blood transfusions. I won because I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get healthy enough to fight.
To…
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) November 16, 2024
Paul and Tyson have yet to announce their next move in boxing. In a post for X, Tyson said he was “grateful” for the fight and had “no regrets about stepping into the ring one last time.”
