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In the highly anticipated boxing match between the legend Mike Tyson, 58, and Jake Paul, 27, the latter won by a unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73). The high-voltage bout was streamed live on the Netflix OTT platform. 'Iron Mike' won the first two rounds on the unofficial scorecards, but he was unable to maintain his lead as his age showed. Tyson landed only 18 punches to Paul firing nearly five times as many punches, 78 in total.
Jake Paul landed his fair share of strikes, but none were powerful enough to bring down the former undisputed world heavyweight champion. The fight lasted 16 minutes, divided into eight two-minute rounds. By the end of the match, Paul controlled the fight, winning on all three judges' scores. However, for many, watching a 58-year-old Tyson struggle in the ring was difficult. As time ran out, Paul and Tyson embraced in the centre of the ring as a show of respect for one another.
Fans reactions to Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul super fight
Fans reacted on social media after the match, some acknowledging Tyson for keeping his legacy intact, and some called the match a 'waste of time.' Moreover, there were reactions to Tyson's slapping Paul during the weigh-in process before the fight. Let us check it out:
Prize pool for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
According to reports, the Youtuber-turned-boxer is set to earn $40 million (INR 338 crores) on winning against Mike Tyson. Meanwhile, the former World Champion Mike Tyson is set to win $20 million (INR 168 crores). After Paul was declared the winner, he praised Tyson as 'a legend and the greatest to ever do it.' 'This man is an icon.'
