The match pitted two fighters from different generations against each other. Tyson, approaching 60 and the former youngest-ever world heavyweight champion, stepped into the ring after a 20-year break from professional boxing. His opponent, Jake Paul, not yet 30, came in with 12 fights under his belt.
The eight two-minute round bout used 14 oz gloves. Tyson looked well-toned but struggled to move around the ring and land many punches. Paul, on the other hand, stayed mobile and picked his shots well, landing enough to secure the win.
Paul's victory wasn't without controversy. The boxing world split over the matchup due to the significant age and experience gap between the fighters.
After the fight, Paul admitted he held back during the contest. He said:
"I was scared about hitting him in case he got hurt back. I never felt the full force of his power at any point in the fight."
Many in the boxing community showed Paul respect for his restraint as the fight went on.
Lennox Lewis, the former undisputed heavyweight champion who once defeated Tyson, shared his thoughts on the match. In an interview with Pro Boxing Fans, Lewis said:
"Great fight and a great event and I'm just glad nobody got knocked out."
Despite Tyson's lackluster performance, Lewis expressed pride in his former rival, happy to see him make it to the final bell.
The match between Paul and Tyson will likely be remembered as a unique spectacle in boxing history, bridging generations and sparking debates about age, experience, and sportsmanship in the ring.