ARLINGTON, TEXAS - In a highly anticipated fight with more elements of spectacle than other cards, 27-year-old Jake Paul defeated boxing legend, Mike Tyson, 58, by unanimous decision after eight rounds.
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Paul improved his record to 11-1, with seven knockouts, with most of his fights being against mixed martial artists and experienced boxers.
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Tyson's record is now 50-7, with 44 knockouts. The last time the former champion had fought was in the year 2020.
Shortly before the start of the show, MVP announced that ticket sales had exceeded $17.8 million, including a record sale of a VIP suite next to the ring. This was one of the elements from the world of entertainment that was integrated into the lineup, as well as Paul's entrance into the ring, which production seemed more like a wrestling event.
Before the Paul vs. Tyson fight, the rematch of the Puerto Rican, Amanda Serrano against Katie Taylor took place, whose outcome in favor of the Irish was met with boos and criticism.
This is how we saw the fight between Paul and Tyson round by round:
- Jake Paul via unanimous decision
- Tyson vs Paul R8: Jake Paul using the jab a lot and connecting several combinations with one minute left in the round, while Tyson doesn't throw any punches...
- The final round between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul begins.
- Tyson vs Paul R7: better start to the round for Tyson connecting several punches to Jake Paul's face. As the round progresses, Tyson's activity fades...
- Tyson vs Paul R6: Higher activity assault by Jake Paul while Tyson looks tired with his hands tied. Tyson's punch activity is very low.
- Tyson vs Paul R5: with the applause of the audience, Mike Tyson tries several hooks at the beginning of the round, but then the inactivity of punches came... while Jake Paul continues boxing from the outside moving around the ring
- Tyson vs Paul R4: Mike Tyson's volume has significantly decreased while Jake continues to box intelligently with good foot movement, entering and exiting the firing area.
- End of the 3rd round: Tyson's movement has decreased significantly... Jake Paul is boxing him from the outside without taking many risks.
- Tyson vs Paul R3: The round begins with a lot of pressure from Tyson, but he is neutralized by Jake Paul's combinations and footwork...
- Tyson vs Paul R2: Mike Tyson in the center of the ring while Jake moves very well around the ring throwing jabs followed by the straight right.
- Tyson vs Paul R1: Mike Tyson starts by putting a lot of pressure while Jake Paul ties up to avoid Iron Mike’s strong hooks.