ARLINGTON – In a stunning turn of events, YouTube sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul, 27, triumphed over boxing icon Mike Tyson, 58, by unanimous decision in a highly anticipated heavyweight match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on November 15. Despite the buzz surrounding this intergenerational clash, the fight itself fell short of the excitement many had hoped for.

With a sold-out crowd of 72,300 fans, the bout was streamed live on Netflix, drawing an astounding 120 million viewers. However, the atmosphere quickly shifted as spectators watched Tyson struggle to mount any significant offense against the younger Paul, landing a mere 18 punches compared to Paul's impressive 78. The judges scored the contest 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in favor of Paul.

Jake Paul, basking in his victory, stated, “First and foremost, Mike Tyson – it’s an honor to be able to fight him. It was as tough and hard as I thought it would be.” Despite his win, Paul failed to deliver on his promise of a knockout, a claim that added tension during their pre-fight weigh-in when Tyson controversially slapped him across the face.

Tyson, adorned with a knee brace, endured the match and faced adversity after being visibly shook by some of Paul’s punches in the third round. He later revealed to reporters that he had been battling through a leg injury during the match but refused to use it as an excuse for his performance. “I knew he was a good fighter. He was prepared; I came to fight," Tyson remarked, emphasizing that he is not defined by public perception.

Characterized as one of the most formidable heavyweight champions in boxing history during his prime, this fight marked Tyson's first professional bout in almost two decades. When asked if he would consider returning to the ring, Tyson responded, “I don’t know. It depends on the situation," leaving fans uncertain about his future.

For Paul, this victory opens doors to a new realm of possibilities, including a potential matchup against boxing superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. Post-fight, he exclaimed, “Everyone is next on the list.” Drawing attention to the success of the event, Paul boasted about breaking the record for the biggest U.S. boxing gate, generating $20 million, and the overwhelming viewership that led to 100,000 users experiencing network issues during the live stream—a testament to the remarkable demand for the event.

In the co-main event, Ireland's Katie Taylor defended her super lightweight title with a controversial unanimous decision victory over Puerto Rico's Amanda Serrano, sparking debates over the fight's fairness, particularly after a clash of heads resulted in a deep cut for Serrano early on.

As the boxing world buzzes over this unlikely outcome, fans and analysts alike are left to contemplate what lies ahead for both Paul and Tyson. Will Tyson hang up his gloves for good, or will he make a sensational return? Can Jake Paul truly contend with the elite in boxing? Only time will tell.