Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over boxing icon Mike Tyson in a much-anticipated intergenerational heavyweight clash at AT&T Stadium, Texas, on Friday. Despite the excitement, the bout didn’t quite live up to the massive buildup.
The 27-year-old social media star-turned-boxer faced off against 58-year-old Tyson in front of a sold-out crowd, with the event streamed live on Netflix. However, fans reported streaming glitches, adding to the drama outside the ring.
Drama Before the Fight
Tensions flared at the weigh-in when Tyson landed a clean shot on Paul’s cheek, causing a scuffle that security quickly broke up. Tyson, weighing in at 228.4 pounds, had a slight edge over Paul’s 227.2 pounds.
Fiery Words Before the Bout
“Talking’s over,” Tyson declared, leaving the weigh-in with his team. Paul fired back, dismissing the hit and calling Tyson an “angry little elf,” before promising in explicit terms to knock out the boxing legend.
The clash may not have delivered on the hype, but Paul’s win adds another headline-grabbing moment to his unconventional boxing career.
