Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul who won? Everything you need to know

Mike Tyson, the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion, lost the fight against half of his age 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in his first professional fight in 19 years. Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson struggled throughout the fight in his first sanctioned fight since 2005. In the eight-round fight, Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a unanimous decision. The fight was streamed live on Netflix, which registered heavy buffering issues, with users across the world complaining about app crashes.

After winning the fight, Jake Paul said that he was scared that Mike Tyson will hurt him. “This guy has always had my back. I love him and his family, his coaches. It was an honor to be in the ring with him. I was trying to hurt him but I was scared he was going to hurt me. I did my best,” Jake Paul said.

Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul Fight Result

After the eight rounds, Jake Paul won the highly anticipated fight 79-73. The Texas boxing regulators had approved the match with some adjustments. The bout featured limited rounds, each lasting two minutes, and both fighters will wear heavier gloves, which reduces the impact of punches. Tyson, 58, who retired with a 50-6 record and 44 knockouts, faced 27-year-old Paul, who holds a 10-1 record with seven knockouts in his four years as a professional boxer. Tyson’s last official fight was 19 years ago when he lost to Kevin McBride.

Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul Background and Pre-Fight Drama

Originally scheduled for July 20, the fight was postponed after Tyson was hospitalized for a stomach ulcer. Tyson, who previously fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match in 2020, said that experience made him believe he could compete at the highest level again. As fight week progressed, tensions escalated, culminating in Tyson slapping Paul during the final faceoff at Thursday’s weigh-in.

Tyson Vs Paul Fight Winner Prize

Reports suggest Paul is earning $40 million for the fight, while Tyson will receive between $20 million and $30 million. Paul himself revealed these figures during a news conference earlier in the summer. Despite his financial troubles in the past, Tyson has stated that money is not his primary motivation for the fight.

Paul vs Tyson: Other Fights

The event will also feature a major co-main event, where Ireland’s Katie Taylor will defend her undisputed women’s super lightweight championship against Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano. This rematch follows a disputed split decision victory for Taylor in a thrilling bout at Madison Square Garden two years ago, where the two fighters made history as the first women to headline a boxing event at the venue.

As Tyson prepares for his long-awaited return to the ring, all eyes will be on this unique showdown that blends boxing tradition with modern celebrity.