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Other Sports Nov 16, 2024 3 min read

Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson by Unanimous Decision in Texas Bout

YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, has defeated former heavyweight boxer, Mike Tyson, who is more than twice his age.

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Paul, 27, won the bout via a unanimous points decision at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas - home of the Dallas Cowboys and the biggest NFL stadium in the US.

The fight was already controversial but then arguably failed to live up to the hype. Boos were heard from the crowd in the final two rounds, after a perceived lack of action.

Afterwards, the pair heaped praise on each other. Paul said: "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" but dismissed the suggestion he was out to prove something.

"I didn't prove nothing to anybody, only to myself," he said.

This was not Paul's first professional fight. The American YouTube star made his debut in 2020, and his most high-profile clash was last year against Tyson Fury's brother Tommy Fury, which he lost by a split decision.

The so-called "Problem Child" has since defeated former UFC contender Nate Diaz, professional boxer Andre August, former Gold Gloves champion Ryan Bourland and most recently MMA fighter Mike Perry.

In contrast, "Iron Mike" Tyson was ranked among the best heavyweight boxers of all time.

During his career, he knocked out 44 opponents - retiring from professional boxing in 2005 after defeat against Kevin McBride.

He returned to the ring in 2020 for a bout against fellow boxing icon Roy Jones, which ended in an unofficial draw.

Earlier this week, Paul said he believed the bout would not go the distance. "No, someone's getting put to sleep," he said. "It's going to be a war, and we're both heavy hitters. It's not going the full 16 minutes."

Tyson said: "I've been through so many ups and downs since my last fight with Kevin McBride.

"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."

Several states would not allow the bout to go ahead, and the Texas Athletic Commission only agreed to the fight if there were changes, due to Tyson's age.

It limited the contest to eight rounds lasting a maximum of two minutes instead of three. Both boxers were also required to wear heavier gloves, designed to lessen the force of punches.

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

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