Arlington, Texas: Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, secured a unanimous decision victory over 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson on Friday night. The highly anticipated bout, held at the AT&T Stadium, marked Tyson’s first sanctioned professional fight in nearly 20 years but failed to deliver the expected excitement.

The crowd, packed into the home of the Dallas Cowboys, grew restless as the action fell short of the pre-fight hype. Tyson’s punches showed flashes of brilliance early on but lacked intensity as the fight progressed. Meanwhile, Paul’s aggressive approach was marred by inefficiency, with frequent misses and wild swings. The judges handed Paul a decisive victory, with one scorecard reading 80-72 and two others at 79-73.

Tyson started strong, landing a few punches in the opening moments, but his output diminished as the rounds continued. The fight featured shorter rounds and heavier gloves, intended to reduce impact, which only further dampened the action. Paul acknowledged Tyson’s legacy by bowing before the final bell, but the gesture failed to appease the crowd’s disappointment.

This fight followed a thrilling co-main event between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, where Taylor defended her undisputed super lightweight title in a controversial decision. The contrast in intensity between the two bouts was evident.

Tyson, who last fought professionally in 2005 and participated in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, struggled to find his rhythm. While Paul claimed victory, the event left fans questioning the spectacle they had witnessed.