In a spectacle that drew global attention, 27-year-old Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an intergenerational heavyweight boxing match held at AT&T Stadium, Texas, on Friday.
The event, streamed live on Netflix, attracted a sold-out crowd eager to witness the meeting of youthful ambition and legendary experience.
Paul, now boasting an 11-1 professional record, overwhelmed Tyson with a 78-18 punch count, showing dominance throughout the four-round contest. His most aggressive moment came in the third round, where he threw 44 punches, 16 of which landed.
Meanwhile, Tyson, stepping into the ring for the first time in 19 years, struggled to find his rhythm, with just 18 landed punches across 16 minutes.
The fight was a milestone for Paul, who continues to carve his path in the boxing world. For Tyson, the match marked his seventh professional defeat and a bittersweet return to the ring after a storied career.
Ozioma Samuel-Ugwuezi
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