Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul result and highlights - biting incident, Netflix crash, heavy boos
The crowd's boos overshadowed Jake Paul's victory as he easily defeated 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson in their record-breaking fight in Dallas, Texas. Paul, 27, showed respect to Tyson in the final stages, and they shared an emotional hug in the ring center.
Tyson began aggressively, seeking a significant upset, but as he tired, Paul seized control, landing combinations without putting Tyson in real danger. Tyson's mobility was limited due to strapping on his right knee.
Paul won by unanimous decision, landing 181 more punches than Tyson. However, instead of calling out top combat sports names, Paul stated that if Canelo Alvarez needs a fight, he knows where the "money man" is.
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ROUND 1 - Both fighters started strong, with Tyson taking the lead
The fight began with both fighters aiming for an early knockout. Paul successfully dodged Tyson's powerful punches, but it was clear that Tyson's movement was restricted by the strapping on his right knee.
ROUND 2 - A relatively quiet round
Neither fighter made significant progress in round two, with Tyson receiving enthusiastic support from the Texas crowd. Paul found his range and used his size advantage to evade Tyson's quick jabs.
ROUND 3 - Tyson's strong start fades
Tyson began round three aggressively but gradually lost momentum. Tyson Fury started the match with a bang, putting Paul under immediate pressure.
However, the age of the former heavyweight soon began to show as the 27 year old Paul started to put pressure on his opponent. Iron Mike had to withstand combinations from the favourite as he switched gears, breaking down Tyson.
ROUND 4 - Tyson tiring
Tyson began to tire as Paul looked for an upper hand. The round ended with jeers from the AT&T Stadium crowd as Tyson continued to tire and Paul found his rhythm. Tyson can be regularly seen biting into his gloves as commentators begin to wonder what kind of shape the former world champion is in.
ROUND 5 - Exchanging blows but one man charges on
Paul lead the charge. He landed an overhand right flush but Tyson answered back with a left-hook.
Paul was growing in confidence, even taunting the 58-year-old. It was the first time in several rounds that the former heavyweight offered some fight back, but Paul was leading the charge.
ROUND 6 - Boos after eventless round
The AT&T Stadium crowd booed. Jake Paul's corner were looking to use the jab to break down Tyson and they claimed that the finish was coming.
With two rounds left, fans were restless. After the excitement of Taylor and Serrano, this match failed to live up to the billing.
ROUND 7 - Paul's corner eyeing finish
Paul was in full control and measuring up for a finish. He ended the round with a solid combination, dancing through with three punches.
Tyson started fast but eventually faded as the Problem Child took hold of the round, measuring up for a highlight finish.
ROUND 8 - Mark of respect
The result was well wrapped up, ending with a mark of respect from Paul.
After securing his 11th professional win, Paul paid his respects to Tyson. The pair had a friendly exchange following the fight, despite a previous incident at the ceremonial weigh-in where Tyson slapped his opponent for stepping on his toe.
In a post-fight interview, they shook hands and Tyson even joked about potentially fighting Jake's brother, Logan Paul, next.