Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul went as well as you'd expect.
Tyson, 58, showed flashes of his former self in the early stages of the fight but was gradually worn down by Paul as the bout progressed. The momentum shifted in the third round when Paul landed a left hook that visibly hurt Tyson, leaving him on unsteady legs. From that point, the fight's dynamic changed, with Tyson transitioning from an imposing figure to a noticeably vulnerable fighting veteran.
Jake Paul hurts Mike Tyson in Round 3 pic.twitter.com/pC2d8IBT2q
— Charlie Quinn (@CharlieQuinnMMA) November 16, 2024
Paul showed the restraint to carry Tyson through the distance, occasionally winging wild overhands and uppercuts that suggested some disregard for Tyson. With squared and stiff legs, Tyson bore little resemblance to his training montages. His last professional boxing appearance could be a unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul.
Jake Paul defeats 58 year old Mike Tyson by decision‼️#BOXING #TysonPaul #TysonvsPaul #PaulTyson
— MMA Casuals (@MMA_CASUALS_) November 16, 2024
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In their post-fight interviews, Paul remained amicable. Tyson highlighted that he might not be done fighting yet and hinted at a fight with Logan Paul, who shot down the idea by saying he'd "kill" him.
"MF i'll k*ll you Mike"
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) November 16, 2024
Logan Paul to Mike Tyson. ‼️pic.twitter.com/ipfxWx1be1
It's a bitter ending for many classic fight fans hoping to see Tyson relive his glory days.
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