At 58, boxing legend Mike Tyson rivals Jake Paul in professional bout; Paul couldn't deliver the knockout!
At 58, boxing legend Mike Tyson rivals Jake Paul in professional bout!
In a surprising turn of events, boxing icon Mike Tyson was decisively beaten by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in his professional comeback match in Texas. The bout, which lasted all eight rounds, saw Tyson, now 58, struggling to keep up with his 27-year-old opponent.
Jake Paul outperformed Tyson with ease, landing 78 punches compared to Tyson's mere 18. The match concluded with a unanimous decision in Paul's favor, with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.
Returning to the ring after 19 years, Tyson was a shadow of his former self, showing clear signs of exhaustion as the fight progressed. Despite the age gap and Paul's superior speed and movement, Tyson managed to stay on his feet, absorbing numerous punches throughout the match.
The younger Paul dominated the match, particularly troubling Tyson in the third round with a series of quick punches. Despite his dominance, Paul couldn't deliver the knockout he had confidently promised during the heated weigh-in, where Tyson had slapped him.
Final statistics painted a stark picture: Tyson threw 97 punches, landing just 18, while Paul threw 278 punches, connecting with 78. As the final bell rang, Paul bowed in respect to the legendary Tyson, marking the end of a one-sided contest.