In a highly anticipated boxing match between YouTube personality turned boxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, the fight failed to live up to the hype as Paul won a unanimous decision over Tyson. Despite the pre-fight buildup filled with hate and insults, the actual fight left fans disappointed and wanting more action. Tyson, in his first sanctioned pro bout in almost 20 years, started strong but eventually faded, allowing Paul to control the fight and secure the victory. Even with changes in rules such as fewer rounds and heavier gloves, the fight failed to generate much excitement.
Despite the lackluster performance, both fighters showed respect for each other in the end, with Paul paying homage to Tyson and acknowledging his inspiration. The fight set a Texas record for combat sports, drawing a gate of nearly $18 million, and faced technical issues on the Netflix streaming platform, which was hosting its first live combat sports event.
In the co-main event, Katie Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight championship with another disputed decision in a slugfest against Amanda Serrano. Additionally, Mario Barrios retained the WBC welterweight title in a draw against Abel Ramos on the undercard.
Overall, the fight between Paul and Tyson may not have lived up to expectations, but it still drew significant attention and showcased the mutual respect between the two fighters. Both fighters expressed satisfaction with their performances, with Tyson emphasizing that he fights for himself rather than to please the world.
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