Mike Tyson, Jack Paul.
Sarah Steyer/Getty Images for NetflixJack Paul And Mike Tyson A professional boxing match went head-to-head for months, but only one fighter could come out on top.
Paul eventually won the match on Friday, November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the event being broadcast live globally on Netflix.
The scorecards awarded Paul a unanimous decision win (80-72, 79-73 x 2) as he landed 78 punches while Tyson landed just 18.
Tyson’s loss marks the first time he has lost by decision rather than KO, no contest or disqualification.
“Well done. Jack Paul beat Mike Tyson. The crowd here isn’t sure what to make of it,” commentator Mauro Ranallo said of the result.
“It’s an honor. He’s a legend. He’s one of the greatest to ever do it. I’m inspired,” Paul said after his win. “This man is an icon. It’s an honor to be able to fight him. It was really hard, as I expected.
Meanwhile, Tyson was happy in defeat, saying, “I didn’t prove anything to anyone, just myself. I’m not one of those people who wants to please the world. I’m just happy with who I am.” I can.”
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News broke in March that Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, would face off in a boxing match, originally scheduled for July 20. until 2005).
“Mike wanted it to be a pro fight. He wants a fight. I respect him for stepping up and trying to finish me,” Paul teased during a May press conference.
“I really like Jack a lot,” Tyson said. “But once he gets in the ring he has to fight like his life depends on it – because it will.”
Two months before the fight, Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles in May, his team insisted. We weekly At the time he was doing “very well” in the wake of the incident.
“30 minutes before landing, he experienced nausea and dizziness due to an ulcer flare-up,” Tyson’s representative said. “He appreciates the medical staff that were there to help him.”
Both Tyson and Paul indicated at the time that the fight would go ahead as scheduled.
“You like to make up before knowing the facts of clicks/likes,” Paul wrote via X in May. “Nothing has changed #PaulTyson.”
Tyson later added, “Feeling 100% now though I don’t need to beat Jack Paul.”
Despite the pair’s earlier claims, Tyson announced in May that he needed to postpone the fight due to medical issues.
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“During a follow-up consultation with medical experts on Thursday about his recent ulcer flare-up, Mike Tyson has been recommended to do minimal light training for the next few weeks and then return to full training without restriction. “. Tyson’s team posted on social media.
The statement said that Tyson and Paul were “in agreement” on the decision, explaining, “It is only fair that both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and compete at the highest level.” able.”
In his own statement, Tyson thanked his fans for their “support and understanding” as he recovered.
“Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flaring, I have been advised by my doctor to ease up on my training for a few weeks to rest and recover,” he said. “My body is better overall than it was in the 1990s and I’ll be back to my full training schedule soon. Jack Paul, it may have bought you some time, but in the end, you’ve got boxing. I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year.”
