Legendary boxer Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul have been trending on social media following their fight on Friday.
The bout, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States, was watched by over 70,000 fans.
The fight, won by Jake Paul, marked Mike Tyson’s first sanctioned professional fight in nearly two decades.
In this article, Sporting Tribune takes a look at ten things you should know about the fight.
Fight Outcome
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision after eight rounds, with each round lasting two minutes.
The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in favour of Jake Paul.
Financial Earnings
Jake Paul is expected to earn around $40 million from the fight, while Mike Tyson is projected to make about $20 million.
Fight Location
The match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and was attended by 72,300 spectators.
Age Difference
Mike Tyson, at 58 years old, faced 27-year-old Jake Paul, highlighting a significant age gap between the two fighters.
Fight History
This was Tyson’s first professional fight since 2005, and his career record now stands at 50 wins and 7 losses. Jake Paul improved his record to 11 wins and 1 loss with this victory.
Fight Build-Up
The lead-up to the fight included some dramatic moments, including Tyson slapping Paul during the weigh-in, which Paul later described as making the fight more personal.
Fight Format
The fight was sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and both fighters wore 14-ounce gloves instead of the standard 10-ounce gloves typically used in heavyweight bouts.
Streaming Issues
The fight was livestreamed on Netflix, which faced significant technical difficulties, including buffering issues that frustrated many viewers.
Performance Analysis
Throughout the fight, Tyson struggled with speed and stamina, while Paul appeared more confident and agile, especially in the later rounds.
Co-Main Event
The event also featured a highly anticipated co-main event where Katie Taylor defended her undisputed super lightweight championship against Amanda Serrano, which Taylor won by unanimous decision.
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