Mike Tyson and Jake Paul receive new heavyweight rankings after Texas bout

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Mike Tyson faced Jake Paul in a heavyweight boxing match in Texas last weekend, marking Tyson's first fight since 2005. Tyson lost on points and is now ranked 309th in the world, while Paul moved up to 126th. Despite the defeat, Tyson expressed gratitude for the experience, especially after a serious health scare earlier this year. He noted the significance of fighting in front of his children and a large crowd. The event attracted over 60 million viewers on Netflix, causing the platform to crash multiple times. It also generated over $18 million in ticket sales, setting a new record for combat sports in Texas.


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