Summary

Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson in an eight-round boxing match, with unanimous scores of 79-73 and 80-72.

The bout, widely criticized as a “stunted show,” highlighted Tyson’s physical decline, including issues with sciatica, a stomach ulcer, and knee problems.

Tyson, once a feared heavyweight champion, struggled to compete, while Paul’s performance lacked effort and authenticity.

Fans, initially supportive of Tyson, grew disenchanted, booing by the final rounds.

Tyson dismissed the fight’s significance beforehand, rejecting the concept of legacy as meaningless. The event was seen as a cynical, contrived spectacle.

    • TheLowestStone@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      In this universe he is nearly 60 and his opponent was in his 20s. Don’t get me wrong, I still wouldn’t fight Tyson because I’m 40 and in, at best, mediocre shape but we can acknowledge that he is well past his prime.

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      1 month ago

      No shit, all these social media showmatches are just grifts. Anyone who thinks they are real fights are loopy.