Tyson and Paul receive 24-day suspensions after Netflix fight

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have both received 24-day suspensions from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation following their recent fight on Netflix. This suspension is mandatory due to the fight being a professional match, requiring rest for each round fought. Paul won the eight-round bout by unanimous decision, dominating Tyson, who was fighting for the first time in nearly 20 years. The judges scored the fight 80-72 and 79-73 in favor of Paul, reflecting the one-sided nature of the contest. The fight, heavily promoted by Netflix, faced significant technical issues during the live stream, frustrating viewers. Despite the pre-fight hype, the event did not meet expectations, leading to a lackluster response from the audience.


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