Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson LIVE: Result and reaction as fight panned as ‘elderly abuse’ and ‘disgusting’
Jake Paul battled past a 58-year-old Mike Tyson to clinch a points victory in one of the most controversial fights of all time.
Tyson took on YouTuber Paul, 27, live on Netflix in the former heavyweight champion’s first professional bout in 19 years, but immediately appeared to be a shadow of himself.
Paul, without ever needing to exert himself, eased to victory while boxing on the outside of the ring in front of 70,000 fans at the AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Tyson conceded he had an injury entering the bout but refused to make it an excuse for his performance, with Paul hinting that he was reluctant to commit to his combinations through fear: “I was trying to hurt him a little bit. But I was scared, he was trying to hurt me too.”
In the evening’s co-main event, there was controversy and plenty of action as Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano in their rematch in what developed into another classic. The Puerto Rican’s gruesome cut following a headbutt from the Irishwoman led to cries of outrage afterward, with the losing camp accusing the champion of dirty tactics - follow the latest reaction and relive all the results from Arlington below:
Paul vs Tyson fight night LIVE
Jake Paul eases to points win over faded legend Mike Tyson in low-key main event
Tyson floats future fight despite defeat and calls out Logan Paul
Katie Taylor deals Amanda Serrano gruesome cut en route to razor-thin points win to defend titles
Barrios and Ramos draw in captivating title fight after Goyat eases past Nunes
Green wins narrow fight with Watpool after Carrington drops and beats Coolwell
KSI says ‘elderly abuse’ of Mike Tyson made the spectacle ‘disgusting'
Paul vs Tyson reaction
15:13 , Karl Matchett
We can all agree this was 100x better than Tyson vs Paul. pic.twitter.com/ngHXDaEu25
— Hoops © (@HoopMixOnly) November 16, 2024
"I didn't want to hurt someone that didn't need to be hurt." 👀
Jake Paul reacts to his win over Mike Tyson 🗣#PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/BI6S8fXksR— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 16, 2024
Paul v Tyson reaction
14:41 , Karl Matchett
The controversial and much-discussed fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul ended up as seemingly a less-than-thrilling occasion for many fans who went, with the AT&T Stadium emptying in some areas before the main event had even finished.
Part of that was down to apparent dissatisfaction from the spectators, with boos hurled down at a lack of action in the second half of the fight in particular.
Paul, 27, beat Tyson, 58, on points following eight two-minute rounds, with the scorecards reading 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 in the younger man’s favour.
Take a look at the full fight statistics:
Paul v Tyson official punch stats reveal damning truth behind controversial fight
Paul vs Tyson reaction
14:00 , Karl Matchett
Sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith, ESPN’s host of First Take, says age was always going to be a factor in the fight - and has called for Jake Paul to fight a top-ten current boxer.
“Love Mike Tyson. Always have, always will,” he wrote on X. “But 58 is 58. Plus the legs just wasn’t there. Old is old. Thank God he didn’t get knocked out. Now it’s time for Jake Paul to get in the ring with a Top-10 fighter — or Hell, a Champion. No more BBall players, strikers from MMA, or old men. It’s time for Jake to get into a real fight. He’s good enough! Make it happen.”
Fellow broadcaster Adam Catterall was more succinct: “Let’s be honest. That was ABSOLUTELY rubbish.”
Mike Tyson suggests ‘biting fixation'
13:44 , Karl Matchett
Mike Tyson said he repeatedly bit his glove during his fight with Jake Paul because he has “a biting fixation”.
Tyson, 58, appeared to bite his glove numerous times during his points loss to Paul, 27, as the controversial fight played out at AT&T Stadium – home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Paul emerged a winner on all three scorecards – 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 – after eight two-minute rounds.
And one trend that viewers noticed was Tyson biting his glove, something he was asked about in his post-fight interview.
“Oh, I have a habit of biting my gloves, yeah,” said the former heavyweight champion. “I have a biting fixation.”
Tyson was seemingly joking about his famous disqualification against Evander Holyfield in 1997. On that night, Tyson was DQed after biting his opponent’s ear.
“I’ve heard about that,” replied interviewer Ariel Helwani. “I don’t want to know more...”
How much prize money did Paul and Tyson make
13:32 , Karl Matchett
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul met in the boxing ring Stateside, with around 70,000 fans in attendance in Texas.
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, clashed in a highly controversial and divisive fight at the AT&T Stadium – home to NFL’s Dallas Cowboys – with the action streamed live on Netflix.
Tyson had not fought professionally in 19 years and had to postpone the original July date, after the heavyweight icon suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight.
Four months on he and Paul finally met, the latter who made his name as a YouTuber but had compiled a 10-1 record as a pro boxer, knocking out numerous MMA stars along the way. That now stands at 11-1 after his victory on points over Tyson, who himself may yet not retire after suggesting a potential next opponent.
While many boxing fans dismissed this match-up, it may yet draw many eyes to the sport - and regardless was a major payday for Paul and Tyson. Here’s all you need to know.
Paul vs Tyson prize money and purse split for Netflix fight
Amanda Serrano accuses Katie Taylor of intentional headbutts in rematch defeat
13:16 , Karl Matchett
Amanda Serrano has accused Ireland’s Katie Taylor of intentionally headbutting her during their brutal rematch in Texas.
Taylor defended her status as undisputed world light-welterweight champion with a unanimous decision victory over Serrano at the AT&T Stadium on Friday, with the judges scoring the bout 95-94 in her favour.
However, controversy erupted after the decision was handed down when the Puerto Rican used her post-fight interview on Netflix to accuse Taylor of intentional headbutting.
Serrano received a brutal cut above her eye in the fourth round, which was attributed to an accidental headbutt.
‘It’s what she does’: Serrano accuses Taylor of intentional headbutts in rematch
Jake Paul makes controversial admission after beating Mike Tyson
13:02 , Karl Matchett
Jake Paul seemingly admitted he was only trying to “hurt” Mike Tyson “a little bit” in their controversial fight, which the YouTuber won on points.
During Friday’s fight, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Texas and streamed live on Netflix, Paul was accused of holding back against Tyson – or ‘pulling’ his punches.
When that was put to the YouTuber in his post-fight interview, Paul replied: “I was trying to hurt him a little bit. I was scared he was going to hurt me, I was trying to hurt him...”
At the post-fight press conference, Paul was again asked if he’d taken his foot off the gas in the later rounds, and he said: “Yeah, definitely, definitely a bit. I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want [to hurt him].”
Paul also said he did not feel Tyson’s power at any point during the fight.
Taylor v Serrano official scorecards revealed as Irish fighter hits back at robbery claims
12:48 , Karl Matchett
Katie Taylor produced another gutsy and ultimately victorious showing in the ring to defeat Amanda Serrano at the AT&T Stadium in Texas on Friday night, a result which left the home crowd - and plenty of viewers - seriously displeased.
Despite the Irishwoman being warned and docked a point for leading with her head during the fight, she emerged with a points win after the judges handed down scores of 95-94 on all three cards.
The home support was heavily geared toward Serrano, who suffered a severe cut over her eye, with Taylor’s punches being met by boos as well as the end result.
Plenty, including some on the commentary, were between displeased and shocked that Taylor ended up victorious - or rather that Serrano was on the losing end of the results - leading to Taylor to speak out in her post-fight press conference to say she had no feelings towards what people said either way, given she was the one sat with belts in front of her.
Taylor v Serrano official scorecards as Irish fighter hits back at robbery claims
Paul v Tyson reaction
12:35 , Karl Matchett
Paul the victor, Tyson beaten. Fans, mostly displeased.
Jake Paul: ‘I didn’t want to hurt him’
12:30 , Alex Croft
Jake Paul has claimed he took his foot off the gas as he “didn’t want to hurt” Mike Tyson towards the end of their fight.
At the post-fight press conference, Paul was asked if he started to “take his foot off the gas” as he noticed Tyson was becoming tired.
“Yeah, definitely, definitely a bit,” Paul said.
“You know, I wanted to give the fans a show. But I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt,” he added.
Comment: Paul vs Tyson on Netflix – a night of bad sport and indifferent entertainment
12:10 , Alex Croft
When the bods at the Disney channel, back in 2016, put together the cast list for Bizaardvark, they could’ve had little idea that, within a decade, two of their young stars would be selling out stadiums.
Olivia Rodrigo, on the one hand, playing to 50,000 fans in Manila on the world tour for her new album – and clean-cut Jake Paul, on the other, punching a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, in the face, for 72,000 paying spectators in Texas. But then again, few people could have predicted the trajectory of modern superstardom.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson was but the latest in a series of fights intended to repackage sports for a generation addicted to the creator economy.
Nick Hilton writes:
Paul vs Tyson on Netflix – a night of bad sport and indifferent entertainment
A closer look at Jake Paul’s most expensive sporting outfit of all time - featuring 380 carats of diamonds
11:49 , Alex Croft
Jake Paul didn’t just make history when he stepped into the ring to take on boxing legend Mike Tyson.
The YouTube star wore the most expensive sporting outfit in history to take on the 58-year-old on Saturday (16 November).
The $1 million outfit by Jack Paul x The Surgeon features 380 carats of VVS diamonds.
The YouTube star showed off the bespoke silver shoes and shorts before his fight in a special Instagram video.
Paul also arrived at the AT&T Stadium in a bespoke Italian wool suit by David August, handcrafted in LA.
Serrano won, says Jake Paul
11:38 , Karl Matchett
Jake Paul has commented on the brutal undercard fight which took place before his underwhelming bout with Mike Tyson.
Ireland’s Katie Taylor beat Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano for the second time in two-and-a-half years in controversial circumstances.
Taylor won by unanimous decision, a verdict Serrano has expressed frustration about after the fight.
Jake Paul agrees, writing on X after his fight with Tyson: “Amanda Serrano Won. She’s the biggest star in women’s combat sports.”
Amanda Serrano Won. She’s the biggest star in women’s combat sports
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 16, 2024
KSI offers damning indictment of ‘abuse’ after Tyson defeat
11:27 , Karl Matchett
Before the fight KSI had suggested it wouldn’t be a close battle, pouring scorn on the match-up.
“Boxing is a young man’s game and Mike is 58 years old. They’re sending a lamb to the slaughter and it’s disgusting,” he said.
Afterwards? Nothing to change his mind.
“What a sad watch,” KSI said on Instagram. “Whole thing was sad.
“Mike Tyson is twice the age of Jake Paul. It was never ever going to be close.
“I can’t believe that this elderly abuse was even sanctioned. Just disgusting.”
In pictures: How Paul vs Tyson unfolded
11:11 , Alex Croft
‘Her best attribute is her head’ says Amanda Serrano
10:49 , Alex Croft
Speaking on social media shortly after her incredible fight with Katie Taylor - which she narrowly lost on points - Amanda Serrano said her Irish opponents “best attribute is her head”.
“To my fans I’m always going to give it everything I have,” the Puerto Rican said alongside a picture of the gruesome cut above her right eye.
“I’m a ruthless warrior & Katie is my buddy but Damn her best attribute is her head,” she added.
“No punching power but hard ass head lol.”
Jake Paul: ‘It was an honour'
10:30 , Alex Croft
Jake Paul has taken to X to respond to a post by Piers Morgan.
“Prime @MikeTyson would have destroyed @jakepaul in 90 seconds,” Morgan wrote in his post on Staurday morning.
“A 58yr-old Tyson went 8 rounds against a much fitter and very capable boxer half his age. Mock him all you like, but Mike’s got the heart of a lion, balls of steel, and will always be an absolute legend.”
Quoting the tweet, Paul said: “Who mocked him? He’s a fucking beast. All respect to the Baddest Ever. It was an honor to share the ring with him @MikeTyson”
Full list of results from the Paul vs Tyson card
10:10 , Alex Croft
Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell: Carrington wins by unanimous decision
Lucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica: Bahdi wins by majority decision
Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool: Green wins by split decision to become world champion
Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes: Goyat wins by unanimous decision
Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos: Barrios and Ramos draw following split decision. Barrios retains world title.
Katie Taylos vs Amanda Serrano: Taylor wins by unanimous decision
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Paul wins by unanimous decision
Paul v Tyson official punch stats reveal damning truth behind controversial fight
09:55 , Karl Matchett
The controversial and much-discussed fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul ended up as seemingly a less-than-thrilling occasion for many fans who went, with the AT&T Stadium emptying in some areas before the main event had even finished.
Part of that was down to apparent dissatisfaction from the spectators, with boos hurled down at a lack of action in the second half of the fight in particular.
Paul, 27, beat Tyson, 58, on points following eight two-minute rounds, with the scorecards reading 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 in the younger man’s favour.
Take a look at the full fight statistics:
Paul v Tyson official punch stats reveal damning truth behind controversial fight
Watch: Jake Paul praises Mike Tyson after YouTuber beats boxing legend
09:40 , Alex Croft
Jake Paul makes controversial admission after beating Mike Tyson
09:25 , Jack Rathborn
Jake Paul seemingly admitted he was only trying to “hurt” Mike Tyson “a little bit” in their controversial fight, which the YouTuber won on points.
Paul, 27, beat Tyson, 58, after eight two-minute rounds, with the scorecards reading 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 in his favour. The bout was Tyson’s first professional contest since the heavyweight legend retired in 2005, though he did box Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition in 2020.
During Friday’s fight, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Texas and streamed live on Netflix, Paul was accused of holding back against Tyson – or ‘pulling’ his punches.
Jake Paul makes controversial admission after beating Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson refuses to retire after Jake Paul loss and calls out next opponent
09:10 , Alex Pattle
Mike Tyson refused to retire after defeat to Jake Paul at 58 years old in their controversial fight in Texas on Netflix.
The former heavyweight world champion dropped a unanimous decision over eight rounds and was a shadow of himself, landing just 18 punches according to Compubox.
Yet Tyson, despite an underwhelming performance, insists he could return to the ring and even floated a bout against Paul’s brother Logan Paul, who fought Floyd Mayweather Jr last year.
Mike Tyson refuses to retire after Jake Paul loss and calls out next opponent
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest reaction to controversial fight in Texas
08:55 , Jack Rathborn
Nico Ali Walsh: “Jake Paul is an embarrassment to this sport. If my grandfather was still around, he’d call him out. Absolutely no shame... Love you Mike.”
Former NFL star Robert Griffin III: “Jake Paul is carrying Mike Tyson through this fight. He saw he hurt Mike with the three jabs in a row in the second round and pulled all the way off the gas. He could have ended it there and in every round since. Smart business move by Jake Paul. Gives all his sponsors more air time.”
KSI slams Paul v Fury fight
08:40 , Jack Rathborn
"What a sad watch," KSI says. "Whole thing was sad.
“Mike Tyson is twice the age of Jake Paul. It was never ever going to be close.
“I can't believe that this elderly abuse was even sanctioned. Just disgusting."
Eddie Hearn: ‘It was horrible to watch'
08:33 , Alex Croft
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed he was no fan of the Paul vs Tyson fight.
“I didn’t really watch it, I was in Katie Taylor’s changing room. I watched the first 30 seconds which were quite entertaining,” he said according to TalkSport’s Michael Benson.
“After that it was horrible to watch. It was hard to watch and it was always going to be like that… Mike came out like a raging bull, but after that he was gassed. Mike’s a legend and he showed a load of heart, but you just don’t need to see it.”
Andre Ward gives verdict on Paul v Tyson
08:25 , Jack Rathborn
"It was what it was, I'm not shocked, Mike is an all-time great at selling a fight and making you believe. I'm not disappointed, but it's a 58-year-old man, in that kind of shape, it's a win in itself.
“You can't teleport back in time, I hope you're not too disappointed, I'm relieved Mike didn't get caught with something.
“But it's time for Jake to fight somebody a lot younger than Mike and more accomplished, then he'll get legitimacy."
Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson on points in controversial boxing match
08:10 , Jack Rathborn
Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson on points in an anti-climactic fight on Friday, as the heavyweight legend endured an unsuccessful return to boxing.
Paul, 27, was widely criticised for choosing to fight Tyson, who is 58 and had not fought professionally in 19 years. But the YouTuber-turned-boxer will only care that the result went in his favour, as he beat “Iron Mike” after eight two-minute rounds.
The fight played out in front of 70,000 fans at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, and with millions of viewers watching on Netflix. It took place five months after it was initially due to, with Tyson suffering an ulcer flare-up on a plane in May, forcing the postponement of a planned July date.
Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson on points in controversial boxing match
Amanda Serrano reacts angrily on social media after points loss
08:02 , Alex Croft
Amanda Serrano has taken to social media to express her frustration at a points loss to Ireland’s Katie Taylor.
The Puerto Rican’s camp has accused Taylor of dirty tactics after she had a point deducted for a heabut.
“I landed 107 more punches, she got a point deducted and I lost 95-94 lmfao,” Serrano wrote on X after the classic fight.
I landed 107 more punches, she got a point deducted and I lost 95-94 lmfao pic.twitter.com/7aYuI11T8c
— Amanda Serrano (@Serranosisters) November 16, 2024
Paul v Tyson: Amanda Serrano breaks record in defeat to Katie Taylor
07:55 , Jack Rathborn
Despite a disappointing main event, let’s not forget an epic co-main event between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
A close fight, and no robbery, but Serrano may feel hard done by for a while.
That’s because Serrano's 324 punches landed were the most by a female boxer in boxing statistics company Compubox’s history, while she also landed an incredible 58.2% of her power punches.
Mike Tyson explains why he kept biting his glove in Jake Paul defeat
07:40 , Jack Rathborn
Mike Tyson said he repeatedly bit his glove during his fight with Jake Paul because he has “a biting fixation”.
Tyson, 58, appeared to bite his glove numerous times during his points loss to Paul, 27, as the controversial fight played out at AT&T Stadium – home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Paul emerged a winner on all three scorecards – 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 – after eight two-minute rounds, with the bout streaming live on Netflix.
Mike Tyson explains why he kept biting his glove in Jake Paul defeat
Piers Morgan weighs in on the fight
07:30 , Alex Croft
Piers Morgan has weighed in on the result, claiming a prime Mike Tyson would have “destroyed Jake Paul in 90 seconds”.
He wrote on X: “Prime @MikeTyson would have destroyed @jakepaul in 90 seconds. A 58yr-old Tyson went 8 rounds against a much fitter and very capable boxer half his age. Mock him all you like, but Mike’s got the heart of a lion, balls of steel, and will always be an absolute legend.”
Prime @MikeTyson would have destroyed @jakepaul in 90 seconds. A 58yr-old Tyson went 8 rounds against a much fitter and very capable boxer half his age. Mock him all you like, but Mike’s got the heart of a lion, balls of steel, and will always be an absolute legend. pic.twitter.com/VdfUtn7Org
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor deals Amanda Serrano vile cut en route to victory in rematch
07:25 , Jack Rathborn
Katie Taylor secured a second victory over Amanda Serrano on Friday, dealing her rival a gruesome cut en route to a points win.
Taylor narrowly defeated Serrano via decision in 2022, retaining the undisputed lightweight titles, while the Irishwoman’s super-lightweight belts were on the line in this rematch.
And Taylor, 38, again edged past the Puerto Rican, 36, much to the disdain of the crowd at Dallas’s AT&T Stadium – where the fight played out before Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.
After being warned for leading with her head, Taylor was docked a point late in the contest, but she was still able to achieve three scorecards of 95-94. Serrano, the unified featherweight champion, was not defending her titles in Friday’s fight.
Katie Taylor deals Amanda Serrano vile cut en route to victory in rematch
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Stars react to controversial fight in Texas
07:10 , Jack Rathborn
Tony Bellew: “We are all to blame for this man!! We are all talking and watching!
“We have to stop this fool! Don’t tune into him until he fights someone who is fit, healthy and not a grandfather!
“Any proper boxing people helping Paul need to look at themselves ffs!! This is just sad.”
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Canelo next for Jake Paul?
06:55 , Jack Rathborn
Jake Paul has always maintained he wants to fight Canelo Alvarez for the cruiserweight world title.
Now that he has emerged victorious over Mike Tyson, is he targeting the Mexican next?
“Canelo needs me,” Paul claimed. “I'm not even gonna call him out. He knows he wants a payday and he knows where the money man's at.”
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest reaction to controversial fight in Texas
06:40 , Jack Rathborn
UFC 309 main event cancelled as Dana White confirms reshuffle
06:25 , Jack Rathborn
If you want more fights this weekend, look no further than UFC 309 tomorrow night, where we’ll have live coverage for you as Jon Jones returns against Stipe Miocic.
But UFC 310 has been shaken up, Dana White confirms the main event Belal Muhammad vs Shavkat Rakhmonov is OFF! Muhammad is injured and having surgery.
Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura is the new main event. Then there’s Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry.
Pantoja vs Asakura is LIVE December 7th on @ESPNPlus PPV! #UFC310 pic.twitter.com/9iTc9pVG9t
— danawhite (@danawhite) November 16, 2024
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Stars react to controversial fight in Texas
06:10 , Jack Rathborn
Irish boxer Michael Conlan: “I’m just glad Tyson didn’t get badly hurt, credit to him at 58 doing the 8 rounds and making a ton of money but that should never have happened, I suppose if it makes money it makes sense. Jake is a smart business man no doubt but that was sad.”
JJ Watt: “Mad at myself for staying awake for that. I know better.”
Tyreek Hill: “Mike made me get my Netflix account back for nothing.”
Jake Paul praises Mike Tyson: "He's the GOAT" #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/AhEBA5Ojoj
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Stars react to controversial fight in Texas
05:58 , Jack Rathborn
Terence Crawford: “I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit. He looked like trash, to train that long and only throw 97 punches the whole fight is crazy. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt out there.”
ESPN’s Stephen A Smith: “Love Mike Tyson Always have, always will. But 58 is 58. Plus the legs just wasn’t there. Old is old. Thank God he didn’t get knocked out. Now it’s time for Jake Paul to get in the ring with a Top-10 fighter — or Hell, a Champion. No more BBall players, strikers from MMA, or old men. It’s time for Jake to get into a real fight. He’s good enough! Make it happen.”
NBA legend Magic Johnson: “Just sad smh. I cut it off because I couldn’t watch anymore. It’s sad to see Mike Tyson like this because I went to every Tyson fight. This fight tonight was not great for boxing.”
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Result and reaction in Texas
05:52 , Jack Rathborn
Andre Ward: “I enjoyed it, it’s a powerful thing, I appreciated it for what it was. I didn’t expect it to be the old Mike.
“I think it’s time to call somebody out younger than Mike, a bit more of a threat, somebody the boxing public can say, ‘we respect you, even if you lose.’”
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Result and reaction in Texas
05:39 , Jack Rathborn
“I was trying to hurt him a little bit,” Paul says. “I was scared, he was trying to hurt me.”
Tyson then leaves the door open for one last dance: “I don't know [if it’s the last fight], it depends on the situation.
“I don't think so, I don't know, maybe I’ll fight his brother?"
Logan Paul replies: “I'd kill you Mike.”
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Result and reaction in Texas
05:37 , Jack Rathborn
"Yes [I had an injury], but I can't use that as an excuse,” Tyson says after being asked about his knee and condition of his legs.
“Yes, I have a habit of biting my gloves,” Tyson adds. “I have a biting fixation.”
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Result and scorecards in Texas
05:33 , Jack Rathborn
80-72, 79-73, 79-73, your winner by UD... Jake Paul!
A predictable outcome in the end, Tyson just didn’t have the legs to launch any sustained assaults on Paul, who was happy to drift.
Paul landed 78/278, Tyson just 18/97 over eight rounds.
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest updates
05:30 , Jack Rathborn
Round 8
The final two minutes of this fight, Paul well ahead on the judges’ scorecards, you would think.
Paul has landed 28 jabs, more than five times the amount from Tyson.
Will Tyson have a go in this final minute? Tyson taking clean jabs now, Paul steps back, he’s settled for a points win, it seems.
Then a wide right hook lands on Tyson, Paul doesn’t follow up though. More boos from the crowd. Paul bows, touches his gloves and salutes Tyson, the pair come together and embrace head to head.
We go to the scorecards...
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest updates
05:27 , Jack Rathborn
Round 7
Tyson with some life there, bobbing and weaving, but already the energy bar is running low.
Paul leads the punch stats, still, landing 59/200 to Tyson’s 16/87. Paul’s connect rate is up at 29 percent, with Tyson down on 18 percent.
Paul now rolling in and out of range, jabbing to the body, a right-left lands on Tyson, who rumbles out perhaps from pure instinct in there.
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest updates
05:24 , Jack Rathborn
Round 6
Another quiet round from Tyson, who is pivoting off to his side, searching for an opening.
The crowd is now booing. Paul in total control. Perez asks, ‘why isn’t Paul teeing off on him?’ A fine question, Tyson is there to be taken out if Paul fancies it.
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest updates
05:20 , Jack Rathborn
Round 5
Paul with a one-two, then a left cross. Paul shakes the right glove, then a lead left hook.
Tyson just stumbling around the ring now, Paul’s hands are low, leaving an opportunity for him if he can find the energy to explode off that right ankle and lunge forward.
He does so right there, but Paul has enough spring to evade any prolonged assault. Another Paul round.
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest updates
05:17 , Jack Rathborn
Round 4
Compubox has Paul landing 28/97, while Tyson lands 12/55 through three rounds.
Paul dips to his left and leads with a left uppercut.
The energy in the crowd has been drowned out, Tyson desperately searching for something to change this, Paul in total control.
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest updates
05:12 , Jack Rathborn
Round 3
Tyson is hurt, he’s wobbling even, Paul landed a left hook behind the jab, but he stormed back, more out of instinct.
Paul now to the body with the uppercut, this is a hard watch, Tyson looks barely a threat after 10 seconds into the round, when he storms off his stool.
Another Paul round, the clubbing left hooks knocked Tyson off balance and he did well to survive.
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest updates
05:11 , Jack Rathborn
Round 2
Paul and Tyson hold again. Paul, the taller man, leaning on top of his rival.
Tyson’s legs look unsteady, Jones Jr keeps pointing it out too. Swaying from side to side, is something wrong?
His attacks are one dimensional and slow, with Paul out of range initially, Tyson looks completely ineffective. Round 2 to Paul.
Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Latest updates
05:06 , Jack Rathborn
Round 1
Here we go! Both men out fast and trading up, the crowd roars.
Tyson backing up Paul, who pokes out a jab and then holds on. Paul misses with an overhand right, Tyson ducks under, jabbing down on his opponent.
Tyson attempting to spear a jab through the Paul guard, but he’s been rather tentative after rushing his rival in the first few seconds. A passive stance as he slumps into his corner.
Paul landed the best punch, grazing Tyson’s face with a cross, but Tyson got a solid jab of his own away, bouncing one off Paul’s forehead. Tyson’s aggression, boxing on the front foot, might have won him the opener.