Jake Paul emerged victorious over Mike Tyson in what proved to be an underwhelming boxing spectacle at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
The highly anticipated bout, which drew a massive crowd of 70,000 spectators, saw the YouTuber-turned-boxer defeat the 58-year-old heavyweight legend.
The match was described as a "sad and drab affair" with Tyson struggling after taking early damage in the opening exchanges.
Despite showing brief glimpses of his former self in the first three rounds, the former heavyweight champion appeared to run out of energy as the fight progressed.
Paul secured the win via judges' scorecards, boxing conservatively and showing restraint when opportunities for a knockout presented themselves.
While the main event failed to deliver excitement, spectators captured footage of a wild brawl erupting in the arena gangway between two fans.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul saw fights break out in the stands
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The altercation began with one fan throwing an uppercut at his opponent, only to lose his footing and slip to the ground.
Upon regaining his feet, the aggressor bizarrely adopted a boxing stance, attempting to establish his jab as if in a professional bout.
The situation quickly descended into chaos as the pair began wrestling and exchanging punches, with nearby spectators making little effort to intervene.
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The fight gradually de-escalated, though both participants showed minimal restraint throughout the incident.
The crowd disturbance provided unexpected entertainment during what was otherwise described as an uninspiring evening of boxing.
Following the victory, Paul showed respect to his veteran opponent, stating: "Mike Tyson, he's a legend.
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"He's the greatest to ever do it. I look up to him and we wouldn't be here today without him."
The 'El Gallo' fighter acknowledged the challenge of facing Tyson, adding: "It was tough like I expected it to be...He's exactly what I thought, one of the greatest to ever do it."
Paul also admitted to his cautious approach during the bout, revealing: "I was trying to hurt him a little bit. I was scared he was going to hurt me."
The winner used his platform to praise everyday heroes, saying: "This night is not about me.
Jake Paul claimed victory over Mike Tyson, who is 31 years older than him
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"I want to thank the real heroes, the US military, the doctors, the nurses, the nurses in the ER, the cops, the farmers."
Despite the defeat, Tyson maintained a positive outlook on his performance in the ring.
"I am happy, yes. I came to fight," the former champion declared after the bout.
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The 58-year-old legend emphasised his personal motivation, stating: "I didn't prove anything to anyone but myself. I am just happy with what I could do."
While acknowledging a knee injury that may have impacted his performance, Tyson refused to make excuses for the loss.
The result marks an unfortunate addition to Tyson's professional record, though his gracious response in defeat reflected the sporting spirit of the evening.
