Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson in Underwhelming Fight at AT&T Stadium
The much-anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson failed to deliver the excitement that many had hoped for, as the younger Paul cruised to a comfortable victory over the 58-year-old Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight, which was touted as one of the biggest boxing events in years, turned out to be a one-sided affair, with Paul winning a unanimous decision by wide margins on all three scorecards.
A One-Sided Affair
From the opening bell, Jake Paul demonstrated his superior speed and agility, using his footwork to outbox Tyson, who appeared sluggish and unable to match the pace. Despite the significant age gap between the two fighters—Paul, at 27, is more than three decades younger than Tyson—there was an expectation that the legendary former world champion would put up a fight. However, Tyson struggled to land significant punches, and Paul, who has spent several years training in boxing, seemed to control the action for most of the fight.
Though Tyson showed occasional flashes of his old self, particularly with his aggressive style, he was unable to close the distance or land enough meaningful punches to mount a serious challenge. Instead of going for the knockout, Paul appeared content to box conservatively, possibly holding back to avoid unnecessary risk. After eight rounds, the judges awarded Paul a unanimous decision with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.
Controversy in the Co-Main Event
While the main event failed to live up to expectations, the co-main event between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano sparked controversy and debate among fans and analysts. In a rematch of their epic 2022 showdown, which was widely considered one of the best female boxing matches in history, Taylor again walked away with the win, but this time the decision was met with mixed reactions.
Taylor, who was defending her undisputed lightweight title, faced off against Serrano in what was supposed to be a thrilling rematch. However, the fight was marred by a series of headbutts from Taylor, which led to a point deduction and caused significant damage to Serrano’s face. The most damaging headbutt opened up a severe cut above Serrano’s right eye, which worsened as the fight went on. The cut became so bad that the referee called for the doctor to examine it, but the fight continued.
Despite Serrano landing more punches over the course of the fight and dominating much of the action, the judges still awarded Taylor the victory with a unanimous decision (95-94 on all three scorecards). Many observers felt that Serrano’s performance, including the accumulation of damage from the headbutts, should have earned her a more favorable result, leading to claims of an unfair decision.
Other Results from the Card
The undercard featured a number of other competitive bouts, though none of them produced the same level of drama or controversy as the Taylor-Serrano rematch.
- In a bout between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos, the two fighters fought to a split draw with scorecards of 114-112 in favor of Barrios, 110-116 in favor of Ramos, and 113-113 for a draw.
- Neeraj Goyat defeated Whindersson Nunes via unanimous decision (59-55, 60-54, 60-54).
- Shadasia Green won a split decision against Melinda Watpool (97-93, 94-96, 96-94).
- Lucas Bahdi triumphed over Armando Casamonica with a majority decision (95-95, 96-93, 98-92).
- Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington Jr. defeated Dana Coolwell by unanimous decision (80-70, 80-70, 80-70).
Where to Watch
For those who missed the live event, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight is available to stream on Netflix for subscribers. The broadcast includes all the main event and undercard bouts, allowing fans to watch the full card and judge the controversial decision for themselves.
Fight Details:
- Date: November 15
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Main Card Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Streaming: Netflix (Subscription Required)
While the fight between Paul and Tyson failed to meet expectations, it served as yet another chapter in Paul’s controversial boxing career. As for Tyson, it remains to be seen whether this performance will mark the end of his ring appearances or if fans can expect another comeback in the future.
