Mike Tyson (left) fighting Jake Paul (right) (Credit: AFP)
Jake Paul claims victory over Mike Tyson in boxing showdown
Jake Paul, the controversial social media sensation turned boxer, scored a stunning victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in their professional bout on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.
In front of a crowd of 72,300 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, Paul dominated most of the fight, becoming the sixth boxer in Tyson’s career to defeat him.
The opening rounds were closely contested, with both fighters adjusting to each other's styles. Tyson (58) came out strong in the third round, but Paul (27) quickly regained control, landing a series of heavy punches.
As the rounds progressed, Tyson showed signs of fatigue while Paul continued to apply pressure, delivering powerful blows. After 8 rounds, Paul had firmly established dominance and secured a thrilling win.
Despite criticism of Tyson’s age and his decision to fight at 58, he will receive USD 20 million for the bout, while Paul is set to earn USD 40 million.
Here are some online reactions:
If Mike Tyson doesn’t beat Jake Paul I’m going to go on a cross country rampage the likes of which has never been seen pic.twitter.com/3tEKnDOA68
— Martha Kelly (@MarthaKelly3) November 14, 2024
Some people are saying that Mike Tyson slapping Jake Paul during the weigh in is scripted. That the whole fight is scripted. But even if he loses, Tyson wins because name a sweeter gig than getting paid to slap Jake Paul.
— ThatBronzeGirl (@ThatBronzeGirl) November 15, 2024
I dont wanna hear this man brag about beating Mike Tyson ever. Its time for Jake Paul to wrap up the clown show and fight people his age. I coulda been in bed smh
— Sung Drip Woo (@YaBoyRoshi) November 16, 2024
i dreamed that jake paul won and then i woke up and i saw jake paul won. i faced disappointment twice are you serious
— no. 1 lin-manuel miranda fan (@hilsoner) November 16, 2024
Jake paul won scripted fights but Tyson won real fights
— (@Daniyawl) November 16, 2024
Did Jake Paul actually win?
— Hit Monkey (@skinnypunch) November 16, 2024
He’s gonna be even more unbearable now.
sorry what? yeah Boxing is so fake... no way Jake paul actually knocked out MIKE TYSON... YOU KNOW, MIKE TYSON https://t.co/cVo8PWsqiF
— Dan (@danthegunner46) November 16, 2024
