In a highly anticipated match, 27-year-old Jake Paul scored a victory over 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The event, streamed live on Netflix, attracted a massive global audience, but left many fans underwhelmed.
The fight, which spanned eight, two-minute rounds, saw Paul outpacing Tyson, landing 78 punches to Tyson’s 18, according to ESPN. Tyson’s age and physical condition were evident as he struggled to keep up with his younger opponent.
The judges scored the bout 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73, in Paul’s favor.
The crowd’s reaction was mostly negative, with boos sounding throughout the arena. Many spectators expressed disappointment with the lackluster performance, some saying it was “just sad to watch,” The Sun reported.
The fight’s broadcast on Netflix was plagued by technical issues, including streaming glitches and buffering problems, which further frustrated viewers. Despite these setbacks, the event drew an impressive 120 million viewers, highlighting the significant interest in the crossover between traditional boxing and social media personalities. (RELATED: It’s On! Mike Tyson Slaps The Everliving Hell Out Of Jake Paul. Let’s All Get Our Netflix Ready Now)
How I really see the fight.
As an Elder Tyson, a man whose life was built in boxing I wouldn’t want to die without having that experience one last time.
As Jake Paul I’m living the question we’ve all asked while high or drunk ….
“For $40 million would you fight Mike Tyson?” https://t.co/aFPa40Pdjz
— 💯HOTEP💯 (@TheStrongDad) November 16, 2024
Still, Tyson earned $20 million while Paul received $40 million for the show. The fight also set a new record for indoor boxing attendance, Talksport reported.
In the co-main event, Katie Taylor retained her super lightweight title against Amanda Serrano, with all judges scoring 95-94 in Taylor’s favor, Reuters reported. The match was marred by controversy over head butts and a cut over Serrano’s eye, setting the stage for a potential third meeting between the two fighters.
This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time.
I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.
To…
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) November 16, 2024
Both Paul and Tyson have yet to announce their next moves in the boxing world. In a post on X, Tyson said he was “grateful” for the bout and that he had “No regrets to get in the ring one last time.”
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
