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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Results: Best Social Media Reaction from Netflix Superfight

Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IINovember 16, 2024

US retired pro-boxer Mike Tyson (R) and US YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul (L) fight during the heavyweight boxing bout at The Pavilion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, November 15, 2024. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images

Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73) in a highly anticipated fight that developed into a disappointing and tough-to-watch affair.

Tyson emerged as the early aggressor, but understandably the 58-year-old tired as the match went on, to the point where he wasn't able to muster much offense whatsoever.

The 27-year-old Paul landed his fair share of shots, but none were strong enough to knock down the ex-undisputed world heavyweight champion.

The fight ultimately saw both men circle each other in the ring for 16 minutes over eight two-minute rounds, with some attempts at strikes here and there.

In the end, Paul easily controlled the fight and won all three judges' scorecards, but it was a clearly underwhelming battle that left people yearning for far more. Worse yet, seeing a 58-year-old Tyson struggle in the ring was obviously tough for many.

Earvin Magic Johnson @MagicJohnson

Just sad smh. I cut it off because I couldn't watch anymore. It's sad to see Mike Tyson like this because I went to every Tyson fight. <br><br>This fight tonight was not great for boxing.

Stephen A Smith @stephenasmith

Love <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTyson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeTyson</a>. Always have, always will. But 58 is 58. Plus the legs just wasn't there. Old is old. Thank God he didn't get knocked out. Now it's time for <a href="https://twitter.com/jakepaul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jakepaul</a> to get in the ring with a Top-10 fighter — or Hell, a Champion. No more BBall players, strikers from MMA, or old…

JJ Watt @JJWatt

Mad at myself for staying awake for that.<br><br>I know better.

RYAN GARCIA @RyanGarcia

No point of that fight

Michael Benson @MichaelBensonn

‼️ Gervonta Davis blasting Jake Paul after he beat Mike Tyson… <a href="https://t.co/5H1XDf3Sdb">pic.twitter.com/5H1XDf3Sdb</a>

Dan Woike @DanWoikeSports

I can't believe people are booing at AT&amp;T Stadium…….and Mike McCarthy has nothing to do with it.

Van "Not Going Anywhere" Lathan Jr @VanLathan

An embarrassing disaster of a boring snooze fest. I'm so disappointed that I couldn't not watch. Sincerely.

Bryan Fischer @BryanDFischer

Tyson-Paul was only the second most disappointing thing to take place at Jerryworld this fall.

Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell

Please someone get Mike outta there😂

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix

Come on, no more of this. He's 58.

Dave DuFour 🐲 @DaveDuFourNBA

Both of these guys look 60

Clarence Hill Jr @clarencehilljr

Mike Tyson looking like pop pop for real

Tom VanHaaren @TomVH

This fight is pretty underwhelming. I don't know what I expected, but it's not great.

Complex Sports @ComplexSports

"And then Jake Paul said it's personal now.. he must die" 🤣🤣<br> <a href="https://t.co/QkYFiB1R9x">pic.twitter.com/QkYFiB1R9x</a>

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops

That wasn't Iron Mike Tyson.

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix

That was exactly how I thought that fight would play out. You were delusional if you thought anything else.

Kevin Iole @KevinI

I got goose bumps seeing Tyson walk out, to be honest, but I hated to see him getting punched. Mike didn't need that. I hope he's done for good.

Mike Francesa @MikeFrancesa

Anybody who had anything to do with that Tyson/Paul debacle owes the public an apology. What <br>garbage.

Ty Hill @cheetah

Mike made me get my Netflix account back for nothing

Paul moved to 11-1 lifetime with seven knockouts. Tyson's career record now stands at 50-7 with one no-contest.