YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has defeated one of many greatest-ever fighters, former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson, who’s greater than twice his age.
Paul, 27, received the bout by way of a unanimous factors resolution on the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – residence of the Dallas Cowboys and the most important NFL stadium within the US.
The combat was already controversial however then arguably didn’t reside as much as the hype. Boos have been heard from the gang within the last two rounds, after a perceived lack of motion.
Afterwards, the pair heaped reward on one another. Paul stated: “This man is an icon and it’s just an honour to be able to fight him. And he’s obviously the toughest, baddest man on the planet.”
Tyson, 58, described Paul as a “good fighter” however dismissed the suggestion he was out to show one thing.
“I didn’t prove nothing to anybody, only to myself,” he stated.
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Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson on factors. Pic: AP
Boxing careers in contrast
This was not Paul’s first skilled combat. The American YouTube star made his debut in 2020, and his most high-profile conflict was final 12 months in opposition to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy Fury, which he misplaced by a cut up resolution.
The so-called “Problem Child” has since defeated former UFC contender Nate Diaz, skilled boxer Andre August, former Gold Gloves champion Ryan Bourland and most lately MMA fighter Mike Perry.
In distinction, “Iron Mike” Tyson was ranked among the many finest heavyweight boxers of all time.
Throughout his profession, he knocked out 44 opponents – retiring from skilled boxing in 2005 after defeat in opposition to Kevin McBride.
He returned to the ring in 2020 for a bout in opposition to fellow boxing icon Roy Jones, which resulted in an unofficial draw.
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Mike Tyson struggled at instances in opposition to Jake Paul, 31 years his junior. Pic: AP
‘Somebody’s getting put to sleep’
Earlier this week, Paul stated he believed the bout wouldn’t go the space. “No, someone’s getting put to sleep,” he stated. “It’s going to be a war, and we’re both heavy hitters. It’s not going the full 16 minutes.”
Tyson stated: “I’ve been through so many ups and downs since my last fight with Kevin McBride.
“I have been in rehab. I have been in jail, been locked up. By no means in one million years did I consider I would be doing this.”
A number of states wouldn’t permit the bout to go forward, and the Texas Athletic Fee solely agreed to the combat if there have been modifications, as a result of Tyson’s age.
It restricted the competition to eight rounds lasting a most of two minutes as an alternative of three. Each boxers have been additionally required to put on heavier gloves, designed to reduce the power of punches.
The combat was initially scheduled for 20 July, however was postponed when Tyson suffered an ulcer flareup.
Taylor defends title
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Katie Taylor celebrates after defeating Amanda Serrano in Texas. Pic: AP
In the meantime, among the many undercard fights, Irish boxer Katie Taylor efficiently defended her tremendous light-weight world title in opposition to Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano.
However it was tight. Taylor claimed the rematch 95-94 for all three judges in an epic battle.
The bout got here two and a half years after the pair fought at Madison Sq. Backyard, which Taylor received on a cut up resolution.
Bout suffered from buffering
Earlier within the night 1000’s of Netflix customers within the US reported issues with the protection, with some posting on social media about buffering.
At one level, greater than 98,000 folks had reported points in response to Downdetector, which tracks outages.
