Jake Paul Beats Mike Tyson in a One-Sided Boxing Match
In what many are calling one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year, Jake Paul stepped into the ring against the legendary Mike Tyson in Arlington, Texas, and walked away with a dominant victory. The fight, which took place at AT&T Stadium, saw the 58-year-old Tyson fall short against the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, who cruised to a unanimous decision.
Despite being a massive fan favorite, Tyson struggled to land any meaningful punches as Paul controlled the fight from the start. The fight, which was Netflix’s first venture into live sports, saw Paul outland Tyson 78-18 in total punches, proving that Father Time remains undefeated.
The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in favor of Paul, who relied on his youthful energy and quick footwork to keep the aging Tyson at bay. Tyson, known for his explosive power and intimidation, failed to maintain his signature explosiveness throughout the eight two-minute rounds. “I’m not one of those guys that look to please the world. I’m just happy with what I can do,” Tyson said after the fight.
While Tyson’s walkout to “Murdergram” by Ja Rule, DMX, and Jay-Z was met with a rousing ovation, the excitement quickly fizzled out as Paul’s jabs kept Tyson from ever gaining momentum. Paul, entering the ring in a green car with his brother Logan and a caged pigeon, even made a playful jab at Tyson, walking out to Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight,” a nod to Tyson’s memorable performance of the song in The Hangover.
The two fighters’ previous tension was felt at Thursday’s weigh-in when Tyson slapped Paul after an accidental footstep. But once the bell rang, Paul’s strategy was clear: use his length and lateral movement to control the pace of the fight. Tyson, on the other hand, struggled with mobility, wearing a knee brace and frequently biting at his gloves throughout the match.
“I didn’t prove nothing to anybody, only to myself,” Tyson said, acknowledging his lack of energy in the ring. But Paul showed respect for Tyson’s legacy, calling him “the greatest to ever do it” and a true icon of the sport.
After the fight, Tyson hinted at the possibility of facing off with Logan Paul, Jake’s older brother, though Logan wasn’t having it. “I’ll kill you, Mike,” he shot back, dismissing Tyson’s callout. Meanwhile, Jake Paul’s eyes are set on a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez, joking that “Canelo needs me. I’m not even going to call him out. He needs a payday.”
The fight may not have lived up to the spectacle many hoped for, but it was a reminder that Jake Paul is here to stay in the boxing world—no matter who’s next on his list.
