Jake Paul Secures Unanimous Decision Victory Over Mike Tyson
An Unlikely Clash of Generations Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, faced off against boxing legend Mike Tyson, 58, in an eight-round heavyweight match on Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Despite the age and experience gap, Paul emerged victorious unanimously. Judges’ Verdict and Fight Format All three judges ruled in favor of Paul, scoring 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. The bout featured some adjustments to standard heavyweight rules: each round lasted two minutes, and the fighters donned 14-ounce gloves instead of the customary 10-ounce gloves. The bout received official approval from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Rescheduled Showdown Initially slated for July 20, the fight was postponed after Tyson experienced a health scare involving an ulcer flare-up during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles in May. Mike Tyson’s Legacy Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs), a boxing icon, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20 years old in 1986. By 1987, he had unified all three major belts, becoming the undisputed champion. His reign included six successful title defenses before suffering a stunning loss to James "Buster" Douglas via a 10th-round knockout in February 1990. Jake Paul’s Ascent in Boxing Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) began his professional boxing career in 2020 with a string of six victories, primarily against former MMA fighters. After experiencing his first loss to Tommy Fury in February 2023, Paul rebounded impressively with four consecutive wins, culminating in his triumph over Tyson. This historic bout marks another chapter in the evolving journey of Jake Paul as he continues to make waves in the boxing world while taking on unprecedented challenges. LIVE match