YouTuber Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in heavyweight exhibition fight

Jake Paul, a YouTuber turned boxer, defeated Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in their heavyweight exhibition bout. 

The 27-year-old Paul dominated the 58-year-old Tyson throughout the eight rounds of the much-anticipated fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday.

The fight became more hyped after Tyson slapped Paul during the weigh-in on Friday. The former world heavyweight champion accused the younger fighter of stepping on his toes during the staredown.

Tyson struggled to land another significant strike during the match proper, as the three judges pronounced Paul the winner with 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73 scorecards.

The fight was Tyson’s first professional match since he lost to Kevin McBride on June 11, 2005.

Almost two decades after his retirement, Tyson lacked some of the brute strength and punch power that earned him a pedigree as one of the greatest boxers ever.

The fight was Tyson’s 59th professional bout. He had knocked out 44 opponents previously, but age had dulled his fierceness.

The bout failed to live up to the hype as spectators rained down boos due to sluggish exchange between Tyson and Paul, especially in the final two rounds.

The bout was Paul’s eleventh fight since his boxing debut in 2020. The YouTuber scored seven knockouts but lost to Tommy Fury, Tyson Fury’s brother, by a split decision last year.