Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Highlights: The ‘biggest’ boxing match of 2024 in progress.© AFP
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Highlights: Jake Paul, 27, has comprehensively won the BIG fight against boxing great Mike Tyson 79-73. Billed as the biggest boxing match of 2024, the fight went the distance at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul was clearly the better of the two fighters as Mike Tyson, 58, was slow in his reflex. The effect of age clearly showed up in Tyson’s game who was slow on his feet. He tried desperately in the first two rounds but soon Jake caught up in the eight-round match. Tyson’s weariness showed. According to Forbes, Mike Tyson is to get $20 million from the fight while Jake Paul will get $40 million.
The mutual respect of the two showed as Jake Paul called Mike Tyson ‘G.O.A.T’, while the former world heavyweight champion referred to Paul as a ‘good fighter’. Jake Paul even bowed down to Mike Tyson in the closing minutes of the match.
Earlier, Katie Taylor (c) beat Amanda Serrano for IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles. In the first main undercard fight of the day, India’s Neeraj Goyat defeated Whindersson Nunes. Goyat thrashed Nunes unanimously (59-55, 60-54 X2) in a six-round contest. Mario Barrios beat Ramos to retain the WBC welterweight title.
Here are the Highlights of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match:
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11:36 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul: Good bye
That’s it from our end! Thank you so much for joining in the live coverage of this epic match that had the world’s attention.
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11:27 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Not Tyson’s last!!
Mike Tyson is asked weather this is his last fight? He replies: “I don’t know. It depends on the situation.”
He was asked again, if it was his last time in the ring. Tyson then replies: “I don’t think so! Maybe I fight his brother.”
“I’ll kill you Mike,” Logan Paul, brother of Jake replies.
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11:21 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Jake Speaks
Jake Paul pays some rich compliment to Mike Tyson after the fight: “This guy has always had my back. I love him and his family, his coaches. It was an honor to be in the ring with him. I was trying to hurt him but I was scared he was going to hurt me. I did my best.”
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11:10 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Jake Wins
And WE HAVE A WINNER!
Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson 79-73 via unanimous decision! After the fight ends, Jake Paul called Mike Tyson ‘G.O.A.T’ and showed him respect. Mike Tyson, on his part, said that Jake Paul is a good boxer.
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11:01 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Eight rounds over
The fight is over! And Jake Paul is showing his respect to Mike Tyson. This is beautiful. Mike Tyson did not have the best of days. The official result is still awaited!
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10:59 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Last round!
The final round starts! The final two minutes! Many expected it to be a short fight! But no! Mike Tyson has proven than age is just a number if you have the will. But Jake, who is a celebrity YouTuber-turned-boxer, is using his combinations well. Tyson is yet to land one in the last round. Tyson is just ducking.
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10:57 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Seventh round on!
In Jake Paul’s corner, the coaches are saying that Mike Tyson’s reflexes are slow. The seventh round has started and Tyson is trying to muster some moves. But Jake has broken his defence yet again! Though Tyson is ducking the punches, it will not take him anywhere unless he lands a few.
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10:53 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Tyson fighting back
The fifth round is over! According to the unofficial points by the commentators, Jake Paul is leading by just one point. But it ain’t over till it’s over. One good punch by Tyson, and we all know what will happen!
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10:50 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Jake Paul showing more agility
The fourth round is over. Tyson needs to do more if he is to recover from here. Considering his age, the former heavyweight champion has been doing good. But the agility of Jake Paul is showing and he is landing his jabs well.
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10:45 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Third round on
The third round is here! And Tyson is taking one heavy punishment. He is slower of the two. Things are not looking good for the legend. He has taken quite a few punches from Jake.
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10:39 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: 1st round over
Both boxers are measuring each other up! Tyson is clearly trying to land a heavy blow while Jake Paul is trying to connect his famous jabs. It’s the first round which will be of two minutes! Tyson and Jake both landed a big blow each
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10:36 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: The match begins
Here we go! Jake Paul called the ‘Problem Child’ and Mike Tyson? Well, we all know what he is called. The stare down is intense ahead of the fight.
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10:26 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Jake Paul is here
Jake Paul is here at the arena, And he is riding a car! He is relaxed and his brother Logan Paul is by his side.
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10:23 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: More rules
Keeping in mind Tyson’s age, 58, the fight will not over eight rounds, which will be of two minuts each. Knockouts are allowed in the bout. If Paul wins, he will become just the sixth man to defeat Tyson after James Douglas, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Danny Williams and Kevin McBride.
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10:09 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Jake Paul’s career numbers
Jake Paul Boxing record
Total fights – 11
Wins – 10
Wins by KO – 7
Losses – 1
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10:08 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Mike Tyson’s career numbers
Mike Tyson’s Boxing record
Total fight – 58
Wins – 50
Wins by KO – 44
Losses – 6
No contests – 2
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10:07 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Rules
So, let’s run through the rules for now!
Firstly, this is no Exhibition fight! The Texas Athletic Commission has sanctioned the bout and that means that the contest will be counted in Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s professional records.
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10:00 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Knockout anyone?
Does Mike Tyson have one knockout left? At 58, the odds are stacked against hi. Facing him would be the much faster Jake Paul, who is only 27. But then count ‘Iron Mike’ at your own peril!!
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09:52 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Protest all around!
Serranos’ coach is saying that Taylor’s head-butting technique was not fair. He says that he is ready for a third re-match but the referees should be fair.
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09:48 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Taylor wins
It’s Katie Taylor who wins the title! Serranos is not happy. This has been an epic. And it’s now time for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul.
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09:40 (IST)
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09:37 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Serranor vs Taylor – Bloody fight
Though Tyson and Paul is the main event, the fight that is ensuing between Serranos and Taylor is a stuff of legends. Don’t forget this is a re-match and the two female boxers are fighting with all intensity. Currently, the eight round is going on . There is huge cut over the right eye of Serranos.
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09:29 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Tight fight
Serrano take the fourth round too. This is brilliant fight,. Nobody is letting up. Taylor’s two-punch combination lands early but a left hook from Taylor also does the job. Serrano comes up with a 1-2-right hook, and hits Taylor’s chin.
10-9 for Serrano. Overall 38-38
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09:20 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Second Round for taylor
Taylor takes the second round 10-19. Her counter left hook landed well. If she is to win this match, she needs to land more of those.
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09:15 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Epic battle
The first round has been dominated by Amanda. She landed two crucial blows on Katie. She has taken the first round 10-9
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09:11 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Big fight coming up
And we are here! The co-main fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will start very soon. Both boxers are in the ring. It will be a 10 round match with two minutes each.
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09:00 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Epic battle
Know all about the next fight,
Katie Taylor (c) vs. Amanda Serrano is a rematch of their 2022 fight.
Katie Taylor retained her world lightweight titles after defeating Amanda Serrano
Ireland’s Taylor, 38, will hope to maintain her momentum against Amanda Serrano, a 36-year-old Puerto Rican.
Serrano is an unified champion at featherweight. She has stepped up two divisions.
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08:44 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Tyson’s charge
“Jake Paul stepped on my toe,” is what Mike Tyson said after slapping the YouTuber. One of the organisers just told Netflix about this.
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08:41 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Big fight coming up
Now, a big match is coming up. Ireland’s Katie Taylor will defend her undisputed light-welterweight crown against Amanda Serrano.
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08:32 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Barrios wins
Barrios takes the bout but not before some major challenge from Ramos in the latter rounds. That means Mario Barrios retains his WBC welterweight title
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08:27 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Fight Over
This is turning out to be a bloody fight. Both the boxers are at the ends of their reserves and they are still going at each other. Both have a swollen face with blood oozing out. This will be an interesting result.
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08:18 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul LIVE: Match on knife’s edge
Barrios is now feeling the heat vs Ramos. Ramos’ left hook lands on Barrios and he responds too. This 9th round goes to Barrios. But from the sixth round, Ramos has narrowed the gap
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08:03 (IST)
Tyson vs Paul LIVE: Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos 6th round
Currently the sixth of the 12 rounds is going on between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos. The latter has a terrific round but is still trailing Barrios. five more rounds to go in this match.
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07:55 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Barrios in lead
In the first three rounds, Mario Barrios has been dominating against Abel Ramos. So far, the scorecard reads 30-27 in the favour of Barrios. Ramos needs to bounce back in this 12-round match.
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07:40 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Mario Barrios take on Abel Ramos
After Neeraj Goyat’s victory, Mario Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) is up against Abel Ramos (28-6-2, 22 KOs). This is going to be a fight for the prestigious WBC welterweight title.
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07:26 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Goyat wins UD
With the unanimous decision, India’s Neeraj Goyat takes the match against Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes. The scoreline reads (59-55, 60-54 X2) in the favour of Goyat. With this intense fight, fans are eagerly waiting for the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul bout.
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07:24 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Goyat defeats Nunes
And that is it!!! India’s Neeraj Goyat puts the last nail on the coffin and seals and emphatic win against Brazilian internet star Whindersson Nunes. In the sixth and final round of the match, Goyat almost captured a stoppage in the 6th round, Nunes was on the ropes, not protecting himself, but he wasn’t troubled too much by the power.
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07:18 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Brilliant punch combination from Goyat
WOWWWW!!!! What did we just see!!! India’s Neeraj Goyat unleashes a powerful six punch combination on Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes and clinches the fourth round. Later, he delivers a similar performance and also wins the fifth round. Leading 50-45, Goyat will now proceed towards the final round against Nunes.
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07:14 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Goyat clrearly dominates Nunes
The proceedings are being easily dominated by India’s Neeraj Goyat. After clinching the first round, Goyat increases the pressure against Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes and wins the next two as well. The current scoreline read 30-27 in the favour of Goyat.
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07:07 (IST)
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live: Goyat takes 1st round
WOAH!!! What an intense start to this fight as both the boxers are looking promising in their approach. Goyat uses his experience and keeps his hands down, in order to utilize his head movement. On the other hand, Nunes gives his best to avoid the danger but in the end, Goyat takes the round with 10-9 scoreline.
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