Mike Tyson's highly publicized return to the boxing ring concluded with a lopsided defeat on Friday, as YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over the heavyweight legend in Texas.
At 58 years old, Tyson struggled to make an impact during the eight-round match held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Paul winning decisively on all three judges' scorecards — 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.
Paul, 27, showcased his superior speed and agility, easily outmaneuvering the aging Tyson and putting him in a precarious position after a series of punches in the third round.
Despite his pre-fight claims of delivering a knockout, Paul was unable to finish the fight, even after an intense weigh-in where Tyson had slapped him.
Tyson appeared to show his age, managing to land only a few significant punches throughout the bout.
Final statistics revealed that Tyson connected on just 18 of 97 punches thrown, while Paul was more active, throwing approximately 278 punches and landing 78.
As the final seconds of the eighth round ticked away, Paul even took a moment to bow in respect to Tyson before the bell rang.