Jake Paul Beats Mike Tyson by Decision in 2024
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fought on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Paul won by unanimous decision after eight two-minute rounds. The bout had been postponed from July after Tyson experienced a health issue, and Texas officials sanctioned it as a professional contest under modified rules.
Paul won the eight-round bout
The judges scored it 80–72 and 79–73 twice for Paul. Tyson, then 58, made it to the final bell, while Paul, 27, won the decision. The ESPN result report lists the official outcome and scorecards.
The bout used modified professional rules
Texas sanctioned the contest as a professional boxing match, so the result counted on both fighters’ records. It was scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, and both boxers used 14-ounce gloves. Those conditions differed from the usual three-minute rounds in men’s professional heavyweight boxing. The Associated Press reported the rules and sanctioning.
Why the original July date changed
The bout was first announced for July 20, 2024. It was postponed after Tyson experienced a flare-up of an ulcer, and the event was rescheduled for November 15. The later date allowed Tyson time to recover and prepare. ESPN reported the rescheduled date.
Taylor and Serrano met again on the undercard
The card also featured the second Katie Taylor–Amanda Serrano fight. Taylor won a unanimous decision to retain her undisputed junior welterweight titles, although the result drew debate. ESPN’s report covered the result and reaction.
A spectacle with a clear result
The contest drew broad attention because it paired a former heavyweight champion with a much younger opponent and streamed on Netflix. Its official result was straightforward: Paul won on the judges’ scorecards. The unusual rules, Tyson’s age and the crowd’s reaction shaped the discussion afterward, but they do not change the recorded decision.
Sources and further reporting: ESPN: official result; Associated Press: professional sanction and rules; ESPN: postponement and new date; ESPN: Taylor–Serrano rematch.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
