Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Highlights: Jake Paul, 27, has comprehensively won the BIG fight against boxing great Mike Tyson 79-73. Billed as the biggest boxing match of 2024, the fight went the distance at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul was clearly the better of the two fighters as Mike Tyson, 58, was slow in his reflex. The effect of age clearly showed up in Tyson's game who was slow on his feet. He tried desperately in the first two rounds but soon Jake caught up in the eight-round match. Tyson's weariness showed. According to Forbes, Mike Tyson is to get $20 million from the fight while Jake Paul will get $40 million.
The mutual respect of the two showed as Jake Paul called Mike Tyson 'G.O.A.T', while the former world heavyweight champion referred to Paul as a 'good fighter'. Jake Paul even bowed down to Mike Tyson in the closing minutes of the match.
Earlier, Katie Taylor (c) beat Amanda Serrano for IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles. In the first main undercard fight of the day, India's Neeraj Goyat defeated Whindersson Nunes. Goyat thrashed Nunes unanimously (59-55, 60-54 X2) in a six-round contest. Mario Barrios beat Ramos to retain the WBC welterweight title.
Here are the Highlights of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match:
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Tyson vs Paul: Good bye
That's it from our end! Thank you so much for joining in the live coverage of this epic match that had the world's attention.
The fight is over! And Jake Paul is showing his respect to Mike Tyson. This is beautiful. Mike Tyson did not have the best of days. The official result is still awaited!
The final round starts! The final two minutes! Many expected it to be a short fight! But no! Mike Tyson has proven than age is just a number if you have the will. But Jake, who is a celebrity YouTuber-turned-boxer, is using his combinations well. Tyson is yet to land one in the last round. Tyson is just ducking.
In Jake Paul's corner, the coaches are saying that Mike Tyson's reflexes are slow. The seventh round has started and Tyson is trying to muster some moves. But Jake has broken his defence yet again! Though Tyson is ducking the punches, it will not take him anywhere unless he lands a few.
The fifth round is over! According to the unofficial points by the commentators, Jake Paul is leading by just one point. But it ain't over till it's over. One good punch by Tyson, and we all know what will happen!
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Jake Paul showing more agility
The fourth round is over. Tyson needs to do more if he is to recover from here. Considering his age, the former heavyweight champion has been doing good. But the agility of Jake Paul is showing and he is landing his jabs well.
The third round is here! And Tyson is taking one heavy punishment. He is slower of the two. Things are not looking good for the legend. He has taken quite a few punches from Jake.
Both boxers are measuring each other up! Tyson is clearly trying to land a heavy blow while Jake Paul is trying to connect his famous jabs. It's the first round which will be of two minutes! Tyson and Jake both landed a big blow each
Keeping in mind Tyson's age, 58, the fight will not over eight rounds, which will be of two minuts each. Knockouts are allowed in the bout. If Paul wins, he will become just the sixth man to defeat Tyson after James Douglas, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Danny Williams and Kevin McBride.
Does Mike Tyson have one knockout left? At 58, the odds are stacked against hi. Facing him would be the much faster Jake Paul, who is only 27. But then count 'Iron Mike' at your own peril!!
Serranos' coach is saying that Taylor's head-butting technique was not fair. He says that he is ready for a third re-match but the referees should be fair.
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Serranor vs Taylor - Bloody fight
Though Tyson and Paul is the main event, the fight that is ensuing between Serranos and Taylor is a stuff of legends. Don't forget this is a re-match and the two female boxers are fighting with all intensity. Currently, the eight round is going on . There is huge cut over the right eye of Serranos.
And we are here! The co-main fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will start very soon. Both boxers are in the ring. It will be a 10 round match with two minutes each.
Barrios takes the bout but not before some major challenge from Ramos in the latter rounds. That means Mario Barrios retains his WBC welterweight title
This is turning out to be a bloody fight. Both the boxers are at the ends of their reserves and they are still going at each other. Both have a swollen face with blood oozing out. This will be an interesting result.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul LIVE: Match on knife's edge
Barrios is now feeling the heat vs Ramos. Ramos' left hook lands on Barrios and he responds too. This 9th round goes to Barrios. But from the sixth round, Ramos has narrowed the gap
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos 6th round
Currently the sixth of the 12 rounds is going on between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos. The latter has a terrific round but is still trailing Barrios. five more rounds to go in this match.
In the first three rounds, Mario Barrios has been dominating against Abel Ramos. So far, the scorecard reads 30-27 in the favour of Barrios. Ramos needs to bounce back in this 12-round match.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Mario Barrios take on Abel Ramos
After Neeraj Goyat's victory, Mario Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) is up against Abel Ramos (28-6-2, 22 KOs). This is going to be a fight for the prestigious WBC welterweight title.
With the unanimous decision, India's Neeraj Goyat takes the match against Brazil's Whindersson Nunes. The scoreline reads (59-55, 60-54 X2) in the favour of Goyat. With this intense fight, fans are eagerly waiting for the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul bout.
And that is it!!! India's Neeraj Goyat puts the last nail on the coffin and seals and emphatic win against Brazilian internet star Whindersson Nunes. In the sixth and final round of the match, Goyat almost captured a stoppage in the 6th round, Nunes was on the ropes, not protecting himself, but he wasn't troubled too much by the power.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Brilliant punch combination from Goyat
WOWWWW!!!! What did we just see!!! India's Neeraj Goyat unleashes a powerful six punch combination on Brazil's Whindersson Nunes and clinches the fourth round. Later, he delivers a similar performance and also wins the fifth round. Leading 50-45, Goyat will now proceed towards the final round against Nunes.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Goyat clrearly dominates Nunes
The proceedings are being easily dominated by India's Neeraj Goyat. After clinching the first round, Goyat increases the pressure against Brazil's Whindersson Nunes and wins the next two as well. The current scoreline read 30-27 in the favour of Goyat.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Goyat takes 1st round
WOAH!!! What an intense start to this fight as both the boxers are looking promising in their approach. Goyat uses his experience and keeps his hands down, in order to utilize his head movement. On the other hand, Nunes gives his best to avoid the danger but in the end, Goyat takes the round with 10-9 scoreline.