Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in Texas fight

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Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round fight in Arlington, Texas. The judges scored the bout 80-72 and 79-73 twice, despite a lack of action that disappointed many fans. This fight marked Tyson's first sanctioned match since 2005. He struggled to maintain aggression after a brief flurry at the start, while Paul admitted to easing up as the fight progressed. The event set a Texas record with nearly $18 million in ticket sales. It was Netflix's first live combat sports event, but the platform experienced streaming issues during the fight.


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