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Before “Iron” Mike Tyson bared his teeth for Friday’s boxing match against Jake “El Gallo” Paul, he bared … a different part of himself, live for everyone on Netflix to see.

Mike Tyson

Between Netflix’s issues handling the vast number of people trying to watch, the fight itself not living up to expectations, and Tyson’s backside, there were likely millions of people disgusted by what they endured Friday night. However, the best way to cope with the trauma of such a sight is through comedy, and the internet has not disappointed in their reactions to Tyson’s cheeks.

Social media star Jake Paul defeated legendary boxer Mike Tyson via unanimous decision late Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in one of the most improbable matchups in the sport’s history.

All three judges ruled the fight in favor of Paul, with scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.

The win improves Paul’s professional record to 11-1 while dropping Tyson to 50-7.

“He’s exactly what I thought, one of the greatest to ever do it,” Paul said after the fight.

Tyson was asked if he was officially done boxing. He said he wasn’t sure.

“I don’t think so,” Tyson said on the broadcast. “Maybe the brother (Logan Paul).”

Mike Tyson vs Jake Pau

Paul, 27, a social media star with more than 27 million Instagram followers and nearly 21 million YouTube subscribers, cruised in the bout.

After a first round that saw Tyson aggressive, his age caught up to him. Tyson appeared slow for most of the fight and barely landed any significant punches. His offensive output dropped considerably from the mid-rounds on. The much younger Paul peppered his opponent with jabs and hooks throughout the bout while taking little damage.

Paul was asked after the fight who he wants next.

“Anyone I want,” Paul said. “Everyone is next on the list.”

Paul made his professional debut in 2020. He has wins that include former UFC stars Ben Askren, Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. His lone loss is a split decision last year against boxer Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Tyson, 58, is known as one of the best — and most intimidating — boxers ever. He opened his professional career with 19 straight finishes, 12 of which came in the first round. He later knocked out Trevor Berbick at the age of 20 to become the youngest heavyweight champion ever. Tyson reigned over the division from 1987 to 1990, claiming and retaining the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts en route to a 37-0 start.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

His first career loss was a 10th-round knockout defeat to Buster Douglas in 1990 in what is considered the greatest upset in boxing history.

Tyson returned to the ring 20 times since that defeat, going 13-5 with two “no contests.” He has not competed since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005. He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.

In the co-main event, Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano via unanimous decision (95-94 on all three judges cards). The bout, a rematch from their epic first meeting, was another instant classic that saw 324 landed punches.

Though the card had great fights throughout, fans online complained about constant buffering issues for the stream.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: The YouTuber-turned-boxer completely outclassed the ageing Mike Tyson who tried to put up a fight but failed

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: Jake Paul has beaten Mike Tyson by unanimous decision with a dominating performance inside the ring. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has bragging rights over the ageing now. Everybody was hoping for Tyson to produce something special, but he failed to do so. Paul started dominating Tyson from the third round and took complete control of the fight and didn’t allow the legendary boxer to get his rhythm back.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

Ireland’s Katie Taylor managed to defend her undisputed light-welterweight crown against Amanda Serrano. The fans were not impressed with the result as Serrano did put up a show, and looked favourite to win after the final round. It has all the credentials to turn out to be the fight of the night. Mario Barrios defended his WBC title after his fight with Abel Ramos ended in a split draw. The two Mexican boxers put up an unbelievable show here in the middle. Neeraj Goyat kickstarted the main event with a dominant win over Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes. The Indian boxer was too good with his reflexes and hit the right punches to win with a unanimous decision as the scoreline read 60-54 in his favour.

In one of the most highly-anticipated sports encounters of the year, a titanic clash between one of the finest boxers of all time and an upstart on the rise. The AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas will host Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, a battle of generations that will put two fighters 31 years apart in what is expected to be one of the most-watched boxing matches of the century.

Originally slated to take place in the summer but delayed due to health problems with Tyson, the date has finally arrived when Kid Dynamite will don the gloves again in a professional capacity. Although Tyson has fought exhibition bouts in the years since his official retirement in 2005, this fight is licensed as a professional boxing match, marking it as the 59th of his career, almost 40 years after his first as a teenager.

In the other corner will be Jake Paul, the actor-turned-Youtuber-turned-boxer who has enjoyed a fast start to his own professional career. Originally having begun boxing as part of the Youtuber boxing match trend, Paul is one of those who has turned professional, and sought to make a career out of the sport. He holds a strong 10-1 record in his young career, and although he will have to make the jump up to heavyweight to combat Tyson, is somewhat feared for the youth and energy as well as the one-punch-knockout power he brings to the table.

Mike Tyson

There have already been plenty of verbal barbs tossed back and forth between the two camps, playing up a sort of drama that is only right for a fight being hosted and live-streamed worldwide on Netflix, with plenty of build-up and heightened expectations as two of the biggest-name boxers of recent times lock horns. Further, there was controversy and drama at the weigh-in, as Tyson took poorly to his younger opponent getting in his face, and initiating a small brawl with a hit to Paul’s face.

Although ‘Iron Mike’ has by far has the more impressive credentials in boxing, with an undisputed heavyweight champion title in his past and 50 wins in his career, the age and rustiness is by far the biggest question mark. Paul is only 27 compared to Tyson’s 58, much fresher and likely to be quicker, more energetic, and with far more reps on the big stage in the recent past.

Many are predicting that Tyson won’t be able to match up to his younger adversary in this big-ticket match-up in Texas, but Tyson pointed out that they don’t call him the Baddest Man of the Planet for no reason, Whichever way it goes, with so many eyes on this contest, plenty of drama and spectacle is the least that can be expected from Tyson vs Paul.

Jake Paul lands three straight left hands that backs Mike Tyson and knocks him off balance.

Tyson repeatedly bites down on his glove to readjust his mouthpiece. Paul responds with a body shot and left up top.

Tyson appears to be in some trouble as fatigue begins to kick in for Tyson. Tyson also has some swelling around his right eye.

Jake Paul begins the round with a body shot. Mike Tyson retaliates with a looping left hook that is partially blocked by Paul.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

Paul’s precise right hand connects to Tyson’s temple. It’s mostly a calculated round. Paul lands 6 of 28. Tyson lands 3 of 17.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live Updates: The BIG fight – Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul – is on. The 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson and 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul are fighting each other at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, November 16 (IST). Mike Tyson’s career records are: Total fights – 58 and Wins – 50. YouTuber-turned-Boxer Jake Paul’s records are: Total fights – 11 and Wins – 10. This fight has been billed as the biggest boxing match of 2024. Earlier, Katie Taylor (c) beat Amanda Serrano for IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles. In the first main undercard fight of the day, India’s Neeraj Goyat defeated Whindersson Nunes. Goyat thrashed Nunes unanimously (59-55, 60-54 X2) in a six-round contest. Mario Barrios beat Ramos to retain the WBC welterweight title.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: Mike Tyson is all pumped and looks ready for his bout backstage, while Jake Paul has also arrived at the arena.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: Ireland’s Katie Taylor managed to defend her undisputed light-welterweight crown against Amanda Serrano. The fans were not impressed with the result as Serrano did put up a show, and looked favourite to win after the final round. It has all the credentials to turn out to be the fight of the night. Mario Barrios defended his WBC title after his fight with Abel Ramos ended in a split draw.

Jake Paul vs. Mike

The two Mexican boxers put up an unbelievable show here in the middle. Neeraj Goyat kickstarted the main event with a dominant win over Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes. The Indian boxer was too good with his reflexes and hit the right punches to win with a unanimous decision as the scoreline read 60-54 in his favour.

Though it may be all about Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, the upcoming MVP-Netflix card at the Cowboys Stadium promises to make it a night to remember for boxing purists as well. The crowd and millions of viewers across the world will be treated to a historic duel. Two years after leaving their marks at Madison Square Garden, Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor are poised to create yet another magic.

Serrano and Taylor will face off for the latter’s undisputed light welterweight title. Ahead of their match, the two champions had a chance to meet face-to-face and share their thoughts on their rematch. The discussion covered several topics, including a callout from undisputed champion Claressa Shields. The two-time Olympic gold medalist had issued an open challenge to settle the much debated ‘Greatest Woman of All Time’ (GWOAT) title. As their conversation unfolded, it became clear the matter could be viewed from different angles.

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Did Amanda Serrano’s response spark the ‘GWOAT’ issue? When asked for the reasons behind moving up a division to chase the 140-pound undisputed title, ‘The Real Deal’ replied, “I want to be great. I’m chasing greatness, and that’s what I want to do. Fighting Katie Taylor is just that, and you know, becoming a two-division undisputed champion would be amazing.

Addressing Taylor, the host asked, “So Clarissa Shields actually challenged both of you females to see who’s the best woman’s fighter on Earth. What do you have to say about that, Katie?” The London Olympic gold medalist laughed it off. For her, the entire focus was on what lay ahead—the fight against Amanda Serrano. But Katie Taylor seemed a bit perplexed. Given the sheer weight difference, why Claressa Shields should call them out?

Nevertheless, she stressed that both she and Serrano were fighters who were willing to go against anyone. “I don’t understand how there can’t be just more than one great. You know, we’re all great in our own ways. We all bring different things to the women’s boxing. We’re bringing more eyes to the sport of women’s boxing, and I’m just so proud to always have been in the top three pound-for-pound.” Amanda Serrano made her pitch. Katie Taylor couldn’t have agreed more.

Highlighting Claressa Shields’ achievements in women’s boxing, ‘The Bray Bomber’ suggested that perhaps picking the best pound-for-pound best among the three of them would be highly subjective. Still, Katie Taylor felt honored to be included in such a pivotal conversation.

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‘The Greatest’ conundrum

On July 27, Claressa Shields stepped into the ring to face Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Their light heavyweight duel occurred at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It appears she wasn’t too pleased with Amanda Serrano’s usage of the term ‘GWOAT’.

At the pre-fight press conference, Shields took the opportunity to clear the air. Who deserves the ‘GWOAT’ status—all Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor, and Alycia Baumgardner need to do is fight her. Highlighting how she can enter any weight class and win, Shields said, “Everybody talking about ‘who’s the GWOAT.’ Who’s undefeated?! Who got the most belts?! Who made the million dollars the last couple times she fought without a promoter giving her a handout?! That’s who the GWOAT is. Who fights the best?! Who doesn’t struggle in fights no matter what style?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. stands true to his ‘Money’ moniker. The American boxer has splurged cash like you wouldn’t know and maintains a luxurious lifestyle. That’s not all. He is also smart with his money, as he continues to beef up his bank account despite hanging up his boxing gloves almost 7 years ago. He has diversified his revenue source and has zeroed in on real estate as his newest playground. The former world champion’s eye-popping $402 million real deal is a testament to it.

Mayweather Jr., 47, recently invested in the upper Manhattan area of New York City from Black Spruce Management’s Josh Gotlib. Notably, he bought more than 60 buildings featuring over 1,000 units of affordable housing space, with the overall price of the investment totaling up to $402 million. Talking about his deal, he told TMZ Sports, “Growing up, I used to dream about owning just one home by myself; when you work hard, you can achieve anything.”

Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather Jr., at 50-0, then turned to his Instagram Story and showcased his plaque commemorating the deal. In addition, the fans could notice bundles of dollar bills on the table as he proudly showcased the plaque card. What’s more? He also had a Hermes Himalaya bag on his next chair. And, to celebrate this incredible moment—he gifted himself a white Dior bag, which he pulled out of a designer box on the table.

In his Instagram Story, Floyd Mayweather explained, “I’m having fun, living life, making power moves every day. As you guys can see, see my plaque right here for my buildings. Check it out. Truly, truly blessed. Hustling hard, making power moves. That’s what I do. Always got to treat myself a little gift. You guys seen this? Himalaya. Just what we do another one-Dior. Money made, and you guys know the rest.”

The Real Drop reported that Mayweather Jr. wanted to provide affordable housing, and that’s the reason behind his $402 million investment. This deal deeply resonates with him as he grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, New Jersey. But now, he has emerged as one of the biggest property dealers in New York City.

Floyd Mayweather Jr: Started from the bottom

‘Money’ gives a motivational message on Instagram and boasts that he always has to give himself a “little gift”

After causing a stir with his $402 million real estate acquisition in New York CityFloyd Mayweather showed off one of his latest whims.

On October 16, ‘Money’ closed a deal to acquire more than 60 buildings that will provide more than 1,000 affordable housing units, making it one of the largest transactions in the city in 2024.

I’m having fun, living life, making power moves every day. As you can see, see my badge right here for my buildings, take a look. Really blessed, working hard, making power moves. That’s what I do, always got to give myself a little gift. Have you seen this? Himalaya. Just what we do, another Dior. Money earned, and you know the rest,” Mayweather posted in an Instagram story, as he showed off a Dior suitcase to match one he already had.

Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather Jr. wants to offer affordable housing

The properties that Mayweather acquired are located in Upper Manhattan, illustrating the boxer’s continued commitment to making dreams come true.

After retiring with a flawless 50-0 record and earning hundreds of millions in high-profile fights, his net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion, placing him among the richest athletes in the world.

This latest deal is not Mayweather‘s first foray into the New York real estate market. He previously partnered with SL Green Realty to invest in nine skyscrapers and is also involved in its bid to develop a casino in Times Square.

“I’ve worked with SL Green for many years, and Andrew Mathias is a great businessman,” Mayweather said on the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast.

Mayweather’s earnings are even more astonishing when compared to those of other athletes, to the point that he is considered the fifth highest paid athlete of all time, alongside sporting icons such as Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

Almost two decades on from their infamous showdown in Washington DC, Kevin McBride is still very much feeling the power of Mike Tyson.

In June of 2005, the little-known Irishman shocked the world and send ‘Iron Mike’ into retirement, not just from the fight but from boxing as a whole. It would take the heavyweight icon until this year, at the age of 58, to come back for a full professional bout, only taking two exhibitions in the meantime.

But even though McBride won on the night, he says that the punches he felt that night have stuck with him. Now working as a paver, he has warned Jake Paul that there are still times that he feels the power of Tyson, almost 20 years since they stepped in the ring.

Kevin McBride made Mike Tyson quit boxing, until now

Jake Paul

The date was June 11 2005 when Kevin McBride earned the biggest win of his life against one of the greatest of all time; Mike Tyson. While the story has been rewritten to indicate that ‘Iron Mike’ was far past his best, he still packed a serious punch, which had the Monaghan native in trouble throughout.

“It was like a Cinderella story for me,” he told Bloody Elbow in an exclusive chat. “Everybody said there was no way I had a chance to beat Mike Tyson because with his career and what he’s achieved, but I had a different plan in my mind.

I trained very hard for eight weeks and I even had a hypnotist work with me so that every time he would hit me I’d be smiling. I was smiling a lot! People don’t realize even when I was fighting him people ask ‘what was going through your head?’ I say ‘What the hell did I get myself into?’

“He ain’t no joke and I would have fought him for free. I was offered small money, maybe $150,000, but I couldn’t care less about that, I just wanted to get in the ring with him, it wasn’t about money at all for me when it came to Mike Tyson.”

Mike Tyson

And not only did McBride get in the ring with Tyson, but he managed to make him quit on his stool after round six. He floored the legend with Muhammad Ali watching at ringside, and made one of the world’s toughest men decide that he could no longer fight.

Kevin McBride still feels the power of Mike Tyson

However, he has a word of warning for Jake Paul as he prepares to face Tyson on Friday night. The bout has proved controversial over the 31-year age gap between the competitors, but the legendary heavyweight still packs one of the biggest punches on the planet.

Keyshawn Davis produced the best performance of his career in front of a sellout home crowd, sending a thunderous message to the lightweight division on Friday at The Scope in Norfolk, Virginia.

Davis (12-0, 8 KOs), who vowed pre-fight to follow in the legendary footsteps of Norfolk’s Pernell Whitaker, knocked down Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos three times in the second round, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action after the third knockdown. Lemos (29-2, 19 KOs) had only been defeated once before Friday’s highlight-reel setback in a razor-thin decision at the hands of Richardson Hithchins. Consequently, Davis beating Lemos in the fashion he did is a real statement in the lightweight division.

What makes the 2020 Olympic silver medalist’s win even more impressive was the size disadvantage he had in the fight. Lemos weighed in 6.4 pounds over the 135-pound limit at Thursday’s weigh-in, and by the time he entered the arena on Friday, he’d rehydrated all the way up to 155.6 pounds. Lemos was noticeably bigger than Davis in the ring, but that didn’t faze the American, who called out Gervonta “Tank” Davis for an eventual showdown following his stellar performance.

Gervonta "Tank

Davis will now likely fight for a world title in 2025. He is ranked No. 3 with the IBF and the WBO, and both title shots could be on the table in the near future. WBO officials said at their convention last month that they would consider making the winner of Friday’s fight the mandatory challenger for Denys Berinchyk. Vasyl Lomachenko’s future is unclear, which could leave the IBF title vacant as well.

On the undercard, top prospect Abdullah Mason rose from two knockdowns in the opening round to knock out Yohan Vasquez with a brutal left hand to the body in round two. The opening round of Mason vs. Vasquez was an instant contender for Round of the Year, as Mason was dropped twice in the round but also put Vasquez on the canvas across an exhilarating three minutes.

Check out Uncrowned’s Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos full results and live blog below.

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