Mike Tyson’s highly debated return to boxing ended in a lopsided loss on Friday, as YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over the heavyweight legend in Texas.
The 58-year-old Tyson struggled to connect during the eight-round fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Paul winning decisively on all three scorecards — 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.
At 27, Paul outclassed the aging Tyson with superior speed and agility, putting the former undisputed heavyweight champion under pressure with a barrage of punches in the third round.
However, the younger fighter failed to deliver the knockout he had vowed during Thursday’s heated weigh-in, where Tyson had slapped him across the face.
Tyson, at 58 years old, showed his age in the ring, landing only a few significant punches throughout the fight.
Final stats revealed Tyson landed just 18 of his 97 punches, while Paul threw 278 punches and connected with 78.
In the closing moments of the eighth round, Paul even had the confidence to bow in respect to Tyson before the final bell rang.
