Jake Paul Secures Unanimous Decision Victory Over Mike Tyson in Uneventful Fight
In a highly anticipated yet lackluster boxing showdown, Jake Paul defeated the legendary Mike Tyson via unanimous decision at the age of 58. The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in favor of Paul, who dominated from start to finish. Tyson, once a feared heavyweight champion, struggled to keep up with the younger and more active Paul.
Fight Summary and Key Highlights
Overall Fight Stats
- Jake Paul: Landed 78 of 278 punches
- Mike Tyson: Landed 18 of 97 punches
Paul’s superior activity and accuracy allowed him to control the fight, improving his professional record to 11-1, while Tyson’s record dropped to 50-7.
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1:
The fight began cautiously, with both fighters testing the waters. Tyson landed the first significant shot, a right hand, but Paul quickly responded with a powerful right of his own. Tyson landed 4 of 17 punches, while Paul connected on 6 of 25.
Round 2:
Paul started to find his rhythm, connecting with a precise right hand to Tyson’s temple. Tyson attempted to retaliate with a looping left hook but struggled to keep pace. Punch stats showed Paul landing 6 of 28 punches, while Tyson managed 3 of 17.
Round 3:
Momentum shifted fully in Paul’s favor. He landed three consecutive left hands, forcing Tyson on the defensive and causing visible swelling around Tyson’s right eye. Paul landed 16 of 44 punches, while Tyson landed just 5 of 21.
Round 4:
Paul maintained his dominance, utilizing superior footwork and ring generalship to control the action. Tyson appeared hesitant, failing to land a single punch during the round, according to CompuBox. Paul connected on 9 of 31 punches.
Round 5:
Tyson briefly showed flashes of his former self, landing a solid left hook. However, Paul quickly reasserted control, landing well-placed right hands to dominate the round. Paul landed 11 of 37 punches, with Tyson connecting on only 2 of 11.
Round 6:
Fatigue visibly set in for Tyson, who failed to land a single punch for the second time in the fight. Paul continued to outwork and outbox the former heavyweight champion, landing 9 of 30 punches.
Round 7:
Paul connected with a clean uppercut followed by a left hook, further sapping Tyson’s energy. Tyson’s offensive output dwindled, as he landed just 3 of 9 punches compared to Paul’s 13 of 40.
Round 8:
In the final round, Paul maintained his dominance, controlling the action with his jab and movement. Tyson landed just 1 of 6 punches, while Paul connected on 8 of 43, sealing his unanimous decision victory.
Post-Fight Reactions
Paul, now 11-1, praised Tyson’s legacy after the fight:
“He’s exactly what I thought—one of the greatest to ever do it.”
Tyson, when asked if this was the end of his boxing journey, left his future undecided:
“I don’t think so. Maybe the brother.”
Legacy Clash with Little Drama
The fight, billed as a battle of eras, ultimately lacked the drama many fans had hoped for. Paul’s youth and consistent work rate proved too much for Tyson, whose age and diminished reflexes were evident throughout.
Though it may not have been the blockbuster many anticipated, the match marked another milestone in Paul’s unlikely boxing career while closing another chapter for Tyson.
Source
Full Boxing Fights Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS 🥊 | ESPN Ringside
