Jake Paul Loses to Former Boxing Champ Mike Tyson in Texas YouTube Fight | Entertainment & Arts Update
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has emerged victorious against former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson, who is more than twice his age.
The fight took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys and the largest NFL stadium in the US.
A Comparison of Boxing Careers
Paul, a 27-year-old American YouTube sensation, had prior professional fights before this match. His most notable clash was against Tommy Fury, the brother of Tyson Fury, in 2020, which he lost by a split decision. Since then, he has defeated various opponents, including Nate Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Bourland, and recently, Mike Perry.
In contrast, the 58-year-old Tyson, also known as “Iron Mike,” is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history. Throughout his career, he knocked out 44 opponents before retiring from professional boxing in 2005 after a loss to Kevin McBride.
Tyson made a comeback to the ring in 2020 for a match against fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., which ended in an unofficial draw.
‘Prediction for the Fight’
Prior to the bout, Paul stated that he believed the fight would not go the distance, predicting a knockout. While Tyson reflected on his past struggles and his unforeseen return to boxing after various personal challenges.
Due to Tyson’s age, several states initially refused to sanction the fight. The Texas Athletic Commission eventually allowed the bout with modifications, limiting it to eight rounds lasting a maximum of two minutes each and requiring both boxers to wear heavier gloves to reduce the impact of punches.
The fight was rescheduled from its original date of July 20 after Tyson experienced health issues.
Taylor’s Title Defense
Katie Taylor celebrates after defeating Amanda Serrano in Texas. Pic: AP
In a separate match on the undercard, Irish boxer Katie Taylor successfully defended her super lightweight world title against Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano. Taylor narrowly won the rematch by a score of 95-94 for all three judges in a thrilling bout.
This fight occurred two and a half years after their previous encounter at Madison Square Garden, where Taylor secured a victory on a split decision.
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