Jake Paul wins unanimous decision over Mike Tyson, cites injury as reason for not seeking knockout

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Jake Paul won a unanimous decision against Mike Tyson, with judges scoring the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in his favor. Paul claimed he held back from a knockout due to an injury he sustained before the fight. Paul revealed he sprained his ankle and missed two weeks of training, affecting his performance. He stated he wanted to entertain fans without hurting Tyson, who is 58 years old and showed signs of age during the match. The fight faced criticism from other boxers, who accused Paul of exploiting Tyson's age. Gervonta Davis and Tony Bellew both condemned the matchup, with Bellew calling for a boycott of Paul until he fights a more suitable opponent.


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