The Short Version
- Netflix experienced technical issues during the fight between Mike Tyson (58) and Jake Paul (27).
- Paul won the fight on points in front of 70,000 spectators in Arlington, Texas.
- An aging and rusty Tyson boxed his first match in over 19 years, lasting eight rounds against his much younger opponent.
- The fight marked Tyson’s first point loss in his career.
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– He is a legend. He is the greatest ever. He is the Goat, and I look up to him. I am inspired by him, and I wouldn’t be here today without him, said the victorious Paul in his tribute to Tyson after the fight.
– He is an icon, and it is an honor to have the opportunity to fight against him. He is obviously the toughest, baddest man on the planet, Paul added.
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Tyson had the stamp of “The toughest, baddest man on the planet,” but as he approaches 60 it’s challenging to live up to that in the boxing ring.
Not even “Iron” Mike Tyson could do it, but he still seemed satisfied with his own effort.
Wants to Box More
– I came here to fight, said Tyson and responded to the question of whether he had anything to prove to those who have doubted him:
– I proved nothing to anyone, only to myself.
He also opened up to the idea of having more fights.
– It depends on the situation, Tyson replied
Then Logan Paul jumped into the ring. Tyson suggested that a fight against Jake Paul’s two years older brother could be viable.
– ”Motherf…. – I’m going to kill you!” said Logan Paul, who is clearly also interested in a fight against Tyson.
A match that has no sporting value, but in professional boxing, the circus, attention, and show are an important part of the package.
In front of over 70,000 spectators at AT & T Arena in Arlington, Texas, Tyson was back in the ring – over 19 years after his last official fight.
Netflix Crisis
It became a somewhat sad affair for those who had hoped for fireworks from the old great, but for Tyson, it was perhaps a victory in itself that he completed eight rounds of two minutes against his much younger opponent.
Tyson was at least far more stable than the Netflix server, which went down for the vast majority about an hour before Tyson and Paul entered the ring.
According to Downdetector.com, over 85,000 users reported issues around 4:35 AM Norwegian time. Just before 7 AM, just over 2,000 users were still reporting issues.
The problems primarily occurred in major cities like New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles, but also here at home in Norway.
Tyson vs Paul
Facts and Rules:
- Was supposed to take place on July 20, but Tyson postponed due to health reasons.
- The fight was the
- The match was scheduled for eight rounds of two minutes, Tyson and Paul used 14 oz gloves. They are thicker than the regular 10 oz gloves. Knockout was allowed.
- It has not been announced what Paul and Tyson earn from the fight, but it is speculated that together they could earn up to a billion kroner.
- The event was broadcast live on Netflix, but the platform experienced major technical problems.
Jake Paul:
Born: January 17, 1997 (27 years)
Nationality: American
Nickname: “The Problem Child”
Height: 185 cm
Reach: 193 cm
Fight Weight: 103.1 kg
Professional Career Before Meeting Tyson: 10 wins (7 KO) – 1 loss
- Has established himself as an important figure in boxing and combat sports after controversially going into his first approved professional match in 2020.
- MMA profiles like Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz have lost boxing matches against Paul.
- Lost his only match so far against special boxer Tommy Fury last year.
Born: June 30, 1966 (58 years)
Nationality: American
Nickname: “Iron”
Height: 178 cm
Reach: 180 cm
Fight Weight: 103.6 kg
Professional Career Before Meeting Paul: 50 wins (44 KO) – 6 losses
- Became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time when he took the WBC title from Trevor Berbick on November 22, 1986. Tyson was then 20 years and four months old.
- Later held several world titles (WBC, WBA, and IBF) in heavyweight and the linear title.
- Won his first 37 fights – 33 of them by knockout – before losing surprisingly to James Buster Douglas in 1990.
- The last truly big fight was against Lennox Lewis in 2002 when three world titles were at stake. Tyson lost by knockout in the eighth round.
When the scores were read, the three judges had it 80–72, 79–73, and 79–73 in favor of Paul. For the first time in his career, Tyson lost on points, as his other defeats have been by knockout and not least when he was disqualified against Evander Holyfield for the famous ear-biting incident in 1997.
– I have a biting fixation, Tyson replied to laughter from the audience, who of course also had the Holyfield fight in mind.
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Tired Early
The 58-year-old came out aggressively in the first round, closing the distance to his younger opponent. But in the first two minutes, it was Paul who landed the better hits with a decent right hand.
In the third round, Tyson was shaken after several hits from Paul, and the old knockout machine seemed spent.
Boxing journalist Dan Rafael and boxing star Terrence Crawford were among those who did not like seeing Tyson again:
Paul controlled rounds four and five, appearing to have full control. He kept his guard low and certainly didn’t seem to fear Tyson’s punching power.
Tyson tried to give it all he had, but limped into the break before the eighth and final round.
58-year-old Mike Tyson went the distance against a 31-year younger opponent, and that was a feat in itself. Over the course of the 16 minutes of boxing, Tyson landed 18 hits out of 97 attempts, while Paul landed 78 hits out of 278 attempts.
P.S.! In the last warm-up match, Irish Katie Taylor won on points against Amanda Serrano from Puerto Rico. Taylor thus retained all title belts in super lightweight.
How did the boxing community react to Mike Tyson’s loss against Jake Paul?
It appears that this text discusses the boxing career of Mike Tyson, highlighting his achievements, loss to Jake Paul, and the reactions following that match. Here’s a summary of the key points:
Professional Career Before Meeting Paul:
- Mike Tyson had a professional record of 50 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses.
- He became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20 years and four months, winning the WBC title from Trevor Berbick on November 22, 1986.
- Tyson held multiple heavyweight titles, including the WBC, WBA, and IBF.
- He won his first 37 fights, with 33 of them being knockouts, before suffering a surprising loss to James Buster Douglas in 1990.
- Tyson’s last major fight was against Lennox Lewis in 2002, where he lost by knockout in the eighth round.
Fight with Jake Paul:
- In this match, Tyson lost on points for the first time in his career, with judges scoring the bout 80–72, 79–73, and 79–73 in favor of Paul.
- Tyson’s previous losses had come by knockout, and famously, he was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear in 1997.
- Tyson humorously acknowledged his biting incident during the post-fight interview.
Performance and Reactions:
- Tyson started aggressively but seemed to tire after the initial rounds. Jake Paul landed significant hits in the early stages of the fight, notably in the third round when Tyson appeared shaken.
- There was disappointment within the boxing community, as notable figures like journalist Dan Rafael and boxer Terrence Crawford expressed sadness over Tyson’s performance, stating he seemed to lack the power he once had.
Conclusion:
The fight marked a notable moment in both Tyson’s legacy and the world of celebrity boxing, underscoring the challenges faced by aging athletes in highly physical sports.