Mike Tyson earns new heavyweight ranking after loss to Jake Paul

express.co.uk

Mike Tyson has been ranked 309th in the BoxRec heavyweight rankings after losing to Jake Paul in a recent fight. This marks Tyson's first professional bout since 2005, and he faced a significant age gap of 31 years. Despite the defeat, Tyson expressed gratitude for the experience, especially after a serious health scare earlier this year. He noted the importance of the fight for his family and his health journey. Jake Paul, on the other hand, moved up to 126th in the rankings following his victory. The fight attracted over 60 million viewers on Netflix and generated more than $18 million at the gate, setting a new record for Texas combat sports events.


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