Jake Paul secured a dominant victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, winning by unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in favor of Paul, who showcased his youth and speed against the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.
Tyson came out aggressive in the opening round, attempting to set the pace, but Paul quickly asserted his control with sharp, effective punches from a distance. Tyson, despite his experience and power, struggled to keep up with the younger fighter, as his activity level began to drop as the rounds progressed.
Although Tyson never appeared to be in serious trouble, Paul’s steady volume and cleaner punches earned him the clear win. The victory marks Paul’s 11th professional win in 12 bouts, improving his record to 11-1, with 7 KOs. The 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer had won three consecutive fights since his sole career loss to Tommy Fury in February 2023.
For Tyson, the bout marked his first sanctioned fight since 2005. Tyson, a former heavyweight champion with a record of 50-7, had previously competed in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. His last official boxing match was in June 2005, when he suffered a TKO loss to Kevin McBride after quitting on his stool in the seventh round.
Originally scheduled for July 20, the fight had to be postponed due to Tyson’s health issue—a flareup of an ulcer while traveling from Miami to Los Angeles.
Despite his age and the long layoff from professional boxing, Tyson showed flashes of his trademark toughness but was ultimately outclassed by Paul, who controlled the fight with precision and poise.