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YouTuber Jake Paul strikes defeat in opposition to former boxing champ Mike Tyson in Texas

By Editorial Board Published November 16, 2024 5 Min Read
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YouTuber Jake Paul strikes defeat in opposition to former boxing champ Mike Tyson in Texas

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.

The bout was received on a unanimous factors determination on the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – house of the Dallas Cowboys and the largest NFL stadium within the US.

The battle was already controversial however then arguably didn’t dwell as much as the hype. Boos have been heard from the group within the remaining two rounds, after a perceived lack of motion.

Publish-match, the pair heaped reward on one another. Paul mentioned: “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 mentioned.

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Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson on factors. Pic: AP

Boxing careers in contrast

This was not Paul’s first skilled battle. The 27-year-old American YouTube star made his debut in 2020 along with his most high-profile conflict in opposition to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy Fury final 12 months, which he misplaced by a break up determination.

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, 58, 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 led to an unofficial draw.

Mike Tyson, left, fights Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Mike Tyson struggled at occasions in opposition to Jake Paul, 31 years his junior. Pic: AP

‘Somebody’s getting put to sleep’

Earlier this week, Paul mentioned he believed the bout wouldn’t go the gap. “No, someone’s getting put to sleep,” he mentioned. “It’s going to be a war, and we’re both heavy hitters. It’s not going the full 16 minutes.”

Tyson was extra reflective: “I’ve been through so many ups and downs since my last fight with Kevin McBride,” he mentioned.

“I’ve been in rehab. I’ve been in prison, been locked up. Never in a million years did I believe I’d be doing this.”

A number of states wouldn’t enable the bout to go forward, and the Texas Athletic Fee solely agreed to the battle if there have been modifications, as a consequence 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 drive of punches.

The battle was initially scheduled for 20 July, however was postponed when Tyson suffered an ulcer flareup.

Taylor defends title

Katie Taylor, center, celebrates after defeating Amanda Serrano during their undisputed super lightweight title bout, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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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.

But it surely 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 break up determination.

Bout suffered from buffering

Earlier within the night hundreds of Netflix customers within the US reported issues seeing the protection, with some posting on social media about buffering.

At one level, greater than 98,000 individuals had reported points in line with Downdetector, which tracks outages.

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