Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in lackluster bout in Texas

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Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round fight in Arlington, Texas. The match, which marked Tyson's first sanctioned bout in nearly 20 years, drew boos from fans disappointed by the lack of action. Judges scored the fight 80-72 and 79-73 in favor of Paul. Tyson started aggressively but faded as the fight progressed, while Paul admitted to easing up after the third round. The event set a Texas record with nearly $18 million in ticket sales, despite technical issues with Netflix's live streaming. The fight was originally scheduled for July but postponed due to Tyson's health issues. Paul improved his record to 11-1, while Tyson's stands at 50-7.


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