On Friday night, YouTube star turned boxer Jake Paul improved his record to 3-0 when he had a unanimous decision win against ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a disappointing fight that worked out poorly. Currently at 58 and facing some serious health problems, Tyson challenged Paul in an eight-round exhibition fight that took place in AT&T Stadium. Though the event was expected to make Paul gain more credibility within the boxing fraternity, it lacked substance. What took place in the much-anticipated bout?
Former World Champion: The Fall Of a Fighter
Mike Tyson is considered one of the most dangerous fighters in boxing history, but the current Micke Tyson is very different from the champion. Suffering from many years of conditions, both physical and mental ones, including substance abuse and recent health issues like a bleeding ulcer and sciatica, Tyson’s comeback was far from glorious. The former king in the ring moved slowly and had to use knee support during the fight.
At the beginning of the fight, it was clear that Tyson’s one-punch knockout days were now a thing of the past. For a moment, Jake Paul tried to get close enough to throw some punches, but soon his young and fast legs got the better of the veteran. Tyson tried to move in for the kill, and while doing so, his punches lacked the usual determination he used to put into them.
Jake Paul Dominates With Ease
Jake Paul, who climbed to fame via much-publicized but contentious fights, had an easy time against Tyson. He punched clear and clean and did not allow the older fighter to give back as many punches as he was delivering. By the second round, Tyson seemed out of it and no longer had any ability to respond to Jake Paul’s offense.
This fight continued with Paul moving through the rounds while completely unbothered. Again, this did not come as a great shock, the score being 80-72 on the one card and 79-73 on the other two. This means, that while Jake Paul was celebrating his $40 million win, the deficiency of actual rivalry left the viewers with a bad taste.
A Disenchanted Audience
At AT&T Stadium, the crowd first supported Tyson with shouts reminding them of his triumphant career, But this fizzled out throughout the match. The audience jeered in the later rounds, and people left before the final bell rang. Comparing that match to the wonderfully dramatic fight earlier on between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, the main event was a massive letdown.
While Tyson’s return was supposed to remind everyone of the legend, all the match pointed to was time and Tyson’s health problems. Although Jake Paul won the fight, earning lots of cash and boosting his rating, it did not transform the sector much. People left the stadium as they left the sport, feeling like they had been tricked into attending a money-making spectacle over a festival of boxing. They also had a heavy heart for one man’s desperate attempt for one final moment in the sun.
Conclusion
Finally, this fight and Jake Paul’s triumph over the hobbled Mike Tyson, did little for his boxing career. This seemed less of a boxing match and more of a show, and the event served more as a reminder of how much Tyson has faded in comparison to Jake Paul. Though Paul earned his points, a feeling of disgrace clouded the event. It turned into a clown show rather than an actual sport. This notion was reinforced by the crowd’s disillusionment and Tyson’s musings, underscoring the bitter reality that this was a fight without purpose.
