Jake Paul emerged victorious against boxing legend Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated eight-round fight held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match, which had captivated fans worldwide, ended with Paul winning by unanimous decision, with scores of 80-72, 80-72, and 79-73.

Tyson, returning to professional boxing at 58 years old, started strong in the early rounds, but his stamina appeared to wane as the fight progressed. Paul, known as “The Problem Child,” capitalized on this, controlling the later rounds and ultimately securing the win. Tyson had not competed professionally since 2005, though he did participate in an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.

This victory adds to Jake Paul’s growing boxing record, extending it to 11-1. Coming off a TKO win against Mike Perry earlier this year, Paul has continued to silence critics with his performances. Despite the win, the fight faced mixed reactions, with some boxing enthusiasts questioning the significance of a 27-year-old fighter facing a retired legend nearly twice his age.

The event was a financial success, reportedly generating substantial revenue, thanks to a deal with Netflix.

The highly anticipated fight generated significant attention and financial rewards for both fighters. Jake Paul earned an estimated $40 million from the fight. This includes a substantial share of the pay-per-view (PPV) revenue, which reportedly exceeded 1.6 million buys.

For Mike Tyson, this fight marked another milestone in his legendary career, with the 58-year-old earning over $20 million, a sum boosted by his enduring global fanbase and the bout’s widespread media coverage.

The fight’s total purse was reported to be around $80 million, highlighting its status as one of the most lucrative events in boxing this year. Exact figures on total revenue, including sponsorships and streaming deals, are expected to be released soon, but early projections suggest it may have broken records for similar events.

Fans and analysts are now speculating about Paul’s next opponent, with many calling for him to face a younger, more competitive challenger in the future.