Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in lackluster boxing match in Dallas

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Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round boxing match. The fight, held in Dallas, drew criticism for its lack of action, with fans expressing disappointment as the match progressed. Judges scored the fight 80-72 and 79-73 in favor of Paul, who improved his record to 11-1. Tyson, in his first sanctioned fight since 2005, struggled to maintain aggression after a brief flurry at the start. The event set a Texas record with nearly $18 million in ticket sales. It was Netflix's first live combat sports event, but the streaming service experienced technical issues during the broadcast.


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