Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in lackluster fight marred by streaming issues

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Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a lackluster eight-round fight at AT&T Stadium. The match, part of a Netflix event, drew boos from the crowd, who expected more excitement. Paul scored 80-72 and 79-73 on the judges' cards. Tyson, 58, fought for the first time in nearly two decades but adopted a defensive strategy after a strong start. Paul, now 11-1, struggled with accuracy and admitted he eased up during the fight. Tyson's record now stands at 50-7. The event faced technical issues on Netflix, with viewers experiencing freezing and audio problems. Despite these glitches, Paul claimed the fight attracted 120 million viewers, highlighting the event's significance.


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