YouTube star Jake Paul wins boxing showdown against Mike Tyson, delivering dramatic finish to highly anticipated celebrity fight.
The highly-hyped boxing match between YouTube star Jake Paul and legendary boxer Mike Tyson ended with Paul emerging victorious, though the fight didn’t quite live up to everyone’s expectations.
At 58, Tyson struggled to land significant punches, leaving fans somewhat underwhelmed. The event at AT&T Stadium in Texas drew a star-studded crowd, including celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal, Joe Jonas, and Charlize Theron.
The buildup to the fight was dramatic, featuring a pre-match incident where Tyson slapped Paul after Paul allegedly stepped on Tyson’s toes during weigh-ins. Tyson later explained he was provoked and felt he needed to respond to the perceived disrespect.
Paul made a dramatic entrance in a low rider, playing up the theatrics, while Tyson took a more subdued approach. He touchingly honored his late daughter Exodus by having her name stitched into his shorts.
The fight itself was part spectacle, part sporting event. Paul talked tough before the match, promising to “f–k him up,” while Tyson remained characteristically intense.
In a final twist, the fight is now available globally on Netflix, turning the event into more than just a boxing match – it’s become a full-blown media experience.
The bout highlighted the ongoing fascination with celebrity boxing matches, proving that sometimes the drama outside the ring is just as compelling as the action inside.