In a highly anticipated exhibition match on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout. The fight showcased Tyson’s initial power but ultimately highlighted the challenges of age as Paul took control in the later rounds.
The 58-year-old Tyson started strong, swinging with intent and appearing to win the first round on the judges’ scorecards. However, as the two-minute rounds progressed, fatigue set in for the former heavyweight champion. Tyson slowed significantly, at times standing flat-footed while the 27-year-old Paul unleashed flurries of punches.
Paul dominated the final six rounds, landing consistent blows as Tyson struggled to keep up. In the closing moments of the eighth round, Paul paused to bow and show his respect to the boxing legend, a gesture that drew applause from the crowd.
The event drew a star-studded audience, including Jerry Jones, Shaquille O’Neal, Rob Gronkowski, Charlize Theron, Joe Jonas, and Micah Parsons, among others. Paul arrived at the venue in style, sporting a diamond-studded silver outfit and arriving in a custom car with his brother, Logan Paul. Tyson, in contrast, kept things low-key, entering the ring in an all-black ensemble.
Following the match, Tyson hinted at a potential return to the ring, even calling out Logan Paul for a future fight. Jake Paul, meanwhile, was gracious in victory, thanking Tyson for the opportunity and expressing admiration for the boxing icon.
The bout marked another chapter in Jake Paul’s growing boxing career, while Tyson’s performance demonstrated that, even at 58, his power and presence remain formidable.
