In a fight more spectacle than sport, Jake Paul, a 27-year-old social media personality-turned-boxer, defeated 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson by unanimous decision on Friday night at AT&T Stadium. Mike Tyson Beaten By Jake Paul
Tyson, once a feared heavyweight champion, entered the ring battling years of physical decline, including sciatica and a recent bleeding stomach ulcer, rendering him a shadow of his former self.
The eight-round exhibition, reduced to two-minute rounds, provided little opportunity for Tyson to summon the ferocity that once defined him. Though greeted with an emotional roar from the near-capacity crowd, Tyson’s slow movements and diminished speed were apparent from the first bell. Paul, by contrast, moved freely, landing punches with ease against his iconic opponent.
The scorecards, 79-73 and 80-72, reflected Paul’s dominance. Fans, however, grew restless as the fight dragged on, with boos erupting in the final rounds. The night was a stark reminder of the pitfalls of boxing’s recent fascination with mismatched celebrity bouts.
Despite his victory, Paul’s performance did little to validate his standing in professional boxing. For Tyson, the loss felt less about the result and more about the sad reality of his physical decline.
The night’s earlier bout between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano showcased boxing at its best, highlighting the stark contrast between genuine competition and what many viewed as a cash-grab exhibition. As fans filed out early, the sentiment was clear: this fight failed to deliver on its hype.
