The much-anticipated Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight finally took place. Friday night marked the end of one of the most outrageous sporting events in recent memory.
At AT&T Stadium, in front of almost 70,000 people, Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a fight that was livestreamed by Netflix.
Following an occasionally bizarre build-up to an unexpected contest, the heavyweight boxing matchup pitted the 27-year-old social media phenomenon against the 58-year-old former world heavyweight champion. Tyson, for instance, slapped Paul across the face during the weigh-in on Thursday.
Although Paul was the betting favorite going into the battle, it’s unlikely that anyone would profit as much as the two boxers will. Tyson is anticipated to get $20 million, while Paul is anticipated to earn $40 million.
Tyson’s career record drops to 50-7, and it was his first professional bout since 2005.
In a boxing career that began less than five years ago, it was Paul’s most significant moment. His career record now stands at 11-1. ESPN also posted a short video on the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight.
Dan Wolkens: “Mike Tyson lost to Father Time, not an elite fighter”
According to the opinion of Dan Wolkens, Mike Tyson lost to Father Time, not an elite fighter. This statement is clearly understandable as Mike is now 58 years old with several medical issues while Jake Paul is a 27-year-old man. While the fight has been developing for months, many were uninterested in this fight because of this age difference. Still the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight was quite the talk of the town.
According to Dan Wolkens, people probably were only interested in this fight for two reasons:
The first is that people view Paul as an obnoxious YouTuber and wanted to see Tyson inflict pain upon him, the second is that people like himself (Dan Wolkens), wanted to feel what it felt back in the late 80’s when Tyson was the baddest man on the planet.
Mike Tyson was biting his glove, but why?
Mike Tyson took his time getting up from his corner, remaining still in the middle of the ring, and struggled to close the distance on Jake Paul. However, many viewers observed a familiar sight with the former heavyweight champ – him chewing on his glove.
While this could be a tactic Tyson uses to keep his mouthguard in place, his response to Ariel Helwani’s question after the fight was much more entertaining: “I have a biting fixation.”
Naturally, this refers to Tyson’s notorious act of biting Evander Holyfield’s ear during their second fight in 1997. Everyone burst into laughter; Holyfield likely winced.
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Fight Review
For those who missed the fight, or didn’t watch it, here’s the round-to-round review of the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight.
Round 1: Tyson quickly moved to the center of the ring, reminiscent of his earlier days. He lands an overhand right. Paul cleverly evades by forcing Tyson to follow him around the ring, attempting to exhaust the 58-year-old fighter. Paul connects with a right punch. Tyson delivers a low blow. Tyson receives a solid right. The fight is underway. Tyson 9, Paul 8.
Round 2: The fighters are positioned in the center of the ring. They continue to gauge each other. Analyst Roy Jones Jr. expresses his concern about Tyson’s legs. It’s unclear what he means, though Tyson is sporting a brace on his right knee. There’s still more gauging and patience shown. Neither fighter has made a move. Compared to some of the other bouts tonight, this one is quite dull up to this point. Tyson 17, Paul 16.
Round 3: Tyson gets hit and begins to absorb some serious blows. He stumbles following a shot from Paul. He seems dazed. His age is definitely becoming apparent. He’s facing significant trouble. Paul appears significantly quicker, the contrast between a starship and a shuttlecraft. Paul 25, Tyson 24.
Round 4: Paul is very active and appears at ease, like this is just a practice session. Tyson takes a hit to the body. A left hook from Paul connects. There isn’t much action beyond that. A small wave of boos echoes through the arena. Paul 33, Tyson 32.
Round 5: Paul aims for Tyson’s chin. Although he hasn’t landed a punch yet, it feels like it’s just a matter of time. However, Paul keeps his hands lowered, a practice that used to be considered a grave mistake in the past. Way back in the day. Pleistocene era. Paul 43, Tyson 41.
Round 6: Roy Jones Jr. says: “I think that’s all we’re going to see from Mike.” That feeling is strong. Tyson looks plodding and slow. The boos come again, except louder. Let’s just be clear about this. This fight is boring as hell. Paul 53, Tyson 50
Round 7: The pressing question is: Why isn’t Paul capitalizing on Tyson’s lethargy? It’s unclear. The commentary team expresses an uncommon sentiment towards Tyson: pity. They feel sympathy for him. Tyson is gasping for breath. Paul 63, Tyson 59.
Round 8: Paul sends Tyson flying into another galaxy with a jab. Tyson is unable to evade the blow. The weight of age is apparent as the match concludes. In the final moments, Paul honors Tyson by bowing to him. We now turn to Father Time for his commentary, who states, “I remain undefeated.” Paul 73, Tyson 68.
Jake Paul showed respect to Tyson during the final seconds of round 8 and with that the long-awaited Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight came to an end. Although this was a very hyped match, many people showed on social media showed their uninterest. The age gap was one of the main issues here. While it was a fun bout for many, but for Tyson fans, it was unnecessary. Other fans were just thrilled to see Mike back in the ring after nearly 20 years.