No matter how many matches Mike Tyson may lose, he is still honored as a boxing legend. The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Texas became the center of attention for boxing fans. Jake Paul, a YouTube star who has crossed over into boxing, won by unanimous decision after 8 rounds, ending Tyson’s memorable comeback after nearly 20 years away from the professional ring.
Although there was no knockout that satisfied the audience, the match still left many remarkable moments. Although Jake had some rude moments, in the end, this star still admitted: Mike Tyson is a legend of Boxing .
Here are 10 highlights from the match:
1. Obvious age and physical gap
At 58 years old, Mike Tyson could not match the youth and energy of Jake Paul, 27 years old. Throughout the 8 rounds, Paul maintained his agility and controlled the pace of the match, while Tyson gradually lost his breath with each round.
2. Jake Paul demonstrates maturity in tactics
Jake Paul did not turn the match into a pure contest of strength. He made the most of the size of the arena, moving flexibly to maintain a safe distance. Exploiting the advantage of youth helped him easily tire Tyson without taking risks. This showed Jake Paul’s progress in both technique and tactics, he proved his real strength in the ring, not just “talking nonsense” for fun.
3. “Iron Mike” is no longer in his prime
Tyson, once renowned for his relentless speed and stamina, could not replicate his lightning-fast movements of the past. Commentators noticed his sluggishness in the first round, especially with his bandaged right knee. There were some nimble dodges early in the fight, but they faded as he ran out of steam.
4. Jake Paul: Smart offense, but not too aggressive
Paul controlled the fight with a flurry of punches in the middle rounds. However, he did not go all out in search of a knockout. This tactic may have been a way to show respect to Tyson, or to avoid taking risks in a fight that was already stacked in his favor.
5. Tyson started well, but lost control
Mike Tyson entered the fight with decisive punches to establish the initiative. However, Paul quickly broke that rhythm with smart punches, causing Tyson to gradually lose the game and fall into a passive position.
6. A moment of respect between two fighters
At the end of the match, Jake Paul bowed to Mike Tyson to show his respect. In return, Tyson warmly shook hands with his young opponent, creating a beautiful image in the ring.
7. Jake Paul: “He’s a legend”
In the post-fight interview, Paul praised Tyson: “It was an honor to fight Mike. He is a legend, the greatest of all time.” This compliment not only highlighted the sportsmanship but also affirmed Tyson’s position in the hearts of fans.
8. Mike Tyson hints at the future and challenges Logan Paul
When asked if this would be his last fight, Tyson replied: “I haven’t thought about it yet.” When asked what could make him come back, Tyson surprisingly alluded to Logan Paul, Jake’s brother, who is fighting in WWE: “Maybe his brother.”
9. Female boxers Taylor and Serrano overshadow the highlight match
Although the Tyson-Paul match was expected to be the highlight, the match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano in the co-main event really attracted attention. Both female boxers devoted 10 dramatic rounds, with fierce tit-for-tat exchanges. Taylor eventually won on points, successfully defending her championship belt.
10. Netflix has problems streaming live
Expected to be Netflix’s biggest live sporting event, the match disappointed viewers as the broadcast system repeatedly crashed. The picture quality dropped, and many users reported being unable to access it. This is a big lesson for Netflix if it wants to go further in the field of sports broadcasting.