On November 15, the exhibition fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul took place at AT&T Stadium in Texas, United States. Before the start of the match, the Netflix platform experienced technical problems that delayed the event. The fight was agreed to be 8 rounds of two minutes each, without the three knockdown rule.
In the eighth round, the fight came to an end with Jake Paul bowing to Tyson as a sign of respect, with no knockout occurring. The young YouTuber deposited 40 million dollars into his bank account, while Tyson received 20 million for his participation.
Regarding the development of the fight, in the first round, Jake Paul was evasive while Tyson was aggressive but could not surpass his opponent's defense. In later rounds, intense moments were highlighted in the ring, with exchanges of punches and the boxers' strategies to avoid further damage.
At the end of the fight, the judges favored Jake Paul by unanimous decision with scores of 79-73, 79-73, and 80-72. This result sealed Mike Tyson's defeat, returning to the ring after 19 years since his last professional fight. The 58-year-old veteran boxer showed signs of age throughout the match, while 27-year-old Jake Paul took advantage of his speed and strategy to prevail.
In addition to this matchup, the card included other fights such as the one between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the women's super lightweight world title, where Taylor emerged victorious by decision from the judges. Another notable match was Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes, with Goyat as the winner by unanimous decision.
In summary, the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul resulted in a victory for the young YouTuber, demonstrating that the world of boxing continues to generate interest and anticipation among fans of the sport.
