Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off in a boxing match that got everyone talking. The fight took place at AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and made history as the first live boxing event shown on Netflix.
Jake Paul won the fight by unanimous decision after eight two-minute rounds. The judges scored it 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73, all in Paul's favor. Paul dominated most of the action, while Tyson, at 58 years old, didn't show much of his old 'Iron Mike' form.
Many people were worried about Tyson fighting at his age. These concerns grew when fans noticed Tyson wearing knee support during the match. Terence Crawford, widely considered the best boxer around right now, wasn't impressed with Tyson's performance.
I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit. He looked like trash, to train that long and only throw 97 punches the whole fight is crazy. I'm just glad he didn't get hurt out there.
Crawford's criticism highlights how little Tyson threw in the fight - just 97 punches over eight rounds. This is a far cry from Tyson's prime, when he was known for his explosive power and high punch output.
The fight marked Tyson's return to the ring since his 2020 exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. Before that, Tyson's last professional fight was way back in 2005. Jones Jr., who knows what it's like to face an older Tyson, had a short but pointed reaction to this latest bout, though his exact words weren't shared.
Despite the loss, Tyson hinted he might fight again, possibly against Jake's brother Logan Paul. This suggestion has raised eyebrows, given the concerns about Tyson's age and performance in this fight.
The event drew a lot of attention, both for its historic Netflix broadcast and for the unusual matchup between a boxing legend and a YouTube star turned boxer. While it certainly got people talking, the fight itself left many, including top professionals like Crawford, unimpressed with the spectacle.
