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    Amanda Serrano shows of gruesome gaping wound above her eye after controversial defeat to Katie Taylor

    AMANDA SERRANO suffered a severe gaping wound above her right eye after her controversial loss to Katie Taylor.Serrano, 36, lost her rematch to Taylor, 38, who is now 2-0 against her rival following their first encounter two years ago at Madison Square Garden.Amanda Serrano was busted open during her rematch with Katie TaylorCredit: GettySerrano revealed the full extent of her eye injury after losing to TaylorThe two boxers locked horns on Friday during the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul main event at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.And the Puerto Rican sustained a horrific laceration above her right eyebrow thanks to repeated headbutts from Taylor.Serrano bled throughout most of the match and it was obvious she was favouring that side of her face.Taylor went on to pick up a unanimous decision, much to the dissatisfaction of many fans who strongly disagreed with the judges.Read More on BoxingAfter the fight, Serrano took a close-up photo of her gaping injury and revealed its full extent.She said after the fight: “That’s what they do. Not only my fight, but she did it with Chantelle Cameron.”But listen, I’m a Puericwah, I’m gonna die in this ring no matter what. No matter how many cuts to my face. I’mma go until the very end.”I think 100 per cent they were intentional. She does it in every fight.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBoxing fans took to social media to complain about the controversial fight’s result, which could lead to a trilogy.One supporter tweeted: “Amanda won that fight.”Eddie Hearn reacts wildy in the ring as Katie Taylor beats Amanda SerranoAnother commented: “Amanda was robbed and the whole world witnessed them steal it from her.”A third wrote: “She definitely got robbed.”This fan said: “That was Amanda’s win, dirty play on Katie’s part.”And that one stated: “She was done dirty.” More

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    Ring girl Sydney Thomas is ‘real winner’ of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul as fans she was the only reason they kept watching

    RING girl Sydney Thomas delighted fans as she worked on Mike Tyson’s bout with Jake Paul last night.Sydney, 20, was one of five ring girls deployed for the event in Arlington, Texas.Sydney Thomas worked at last night’s eventThe ring girl delighted fans with her presenceSydney was one of five ring girls working on the eventCredit: INSTAGRAM @mostvaluablepromotionsPaul’s unanimous decision victory over Tyson failed to capture the imaginations of many of the fans tuned in worldwide.But plenty enjoyed the presence of model Sydney.One fan described her as the “real winner” of the event.While a second asked: “So we’re all on the Sydney Thomas hype train right??”READ MORE IN SPORTA third posted: “the best part of this fight is sydney thomas, the ring girl. whew.”Another added: “Sydney Thomas fan account now.”In addition to Sydney – Virginia Sanhouse, Lexi Williams, Delia Sylvain and Raphaela Milagres also worked as ring girls at the event.During the main fight, Paul landed 78 punches on Tyson, with Iron Mike connecting with just 18 of his own.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSydney has begun to build a big fanbaseCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasFans love her social media accountsCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasPlenty of fans gushed as Sydney appeared at Tyson-PaulCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney, 20, stole the show at last night’s eventCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasAsked about not going for the knockout blow, Paul said in his press conference: “There was a point where I was like he is not really engaging back.”So I don’t know if he is tired. I can just tell his age was showing a little bit.Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in unanimous decision as crowd boo fight”I just have so much respect for him and that war thing between us after he slapped me, I wanted to be aggressive, take him down and knock him out.”But that kind of went away as the rounds went on.”I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt.”Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More

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    Drake curse hits again as rapper loses huge £280,000 bet on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

    DRAKE saw his heavy losing streak continue after another failed bet before the blockbuster fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.The popular rapper lost a staggering $355,000 (£281,440) after betting on Tyson, 58, against his much younger opponent Paul, 27 on Friday.Drake’s curse grew bigger as he lost another massive betCredit: GettyDrake bet $355,000 (£281,440) on Mike Tyson to beat Jake PaulCredit: ReutersHowever, the YouTuber defeated the legendary heavyweight via unanimous decision in a controversial fight that left many fans disappointed at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.Drake posted his bet online with the odds on Iron Mike being at 2.85, meaning he could have won a whopping $1,011,750 (£802,116).This poses as yet another massive loss for the Canadian singer and songwriter.The 38-year-old previously put down $1million (£790,000) for Argentina to beat France within 90 minutes at the 2022 World Cup final.Read More on BoxingHowever, Lionel Messi and co let Drake down as they couldn’t get the job done across both halves and instead won 4-2 on penalties.This is also the second time the artist gets it wrong with Paul as he placed $1.2m (£950,000) on the Problem Child to defeat Tommy Fury, who became the first person to beat the American last year.Earlier this year, Drake placed $565,000 (£448,000) backing Tyson Fury to overcome Oleksandr Usyk, who ultimately ended the Gypsy King’s legendary undefeated streak.To be fair, though, the singer did get major bets right in the past, such as back when he won $425,000 (£336,780) thanks to Alex Poatan beating UFC rival Jamahal Hill in April.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDrake wasn’t the only celebrity left red-faced after the fight as UFC legend Conor McGregor also saw a $1m double bet go down the drain.The highly-anticipated bout, though, left others disappointed as well due to several issues.Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in unanimous decision as crowd boo fightThe fight was shown live on Netflix but the streaming platform crashed multiple times before, during and after the undercard as well as the main event.And thousands of fans in attendance walked out of the Dallas Cowboys’ famous ground without knowing who won. More

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    Kate Abdo’s ‘cringeworthy’ accent leaves fans baffled as she hosts Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight on Netflix

    KATE ABDO left fans baffled with her “cringeworthy” accent during Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.The sports presenter was on duty for Netflix during the fight at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.Kate Abdo hosted the coverage of Jake Paul’s fight against Mike TysonCredit: GettyShe left fans baffled with her accentCredit: GettyAbdo did turn heads with her outfit as he worked alongside Andre Ward and Cedric the Entertainer.She wore a patterned corset without a bra for the fight.But for some viewers they could not get past her accent during the broadcast.The Manchester-born present appeared to drop her usual accent and sounded a lot more American.READ MORE ON BOXINGHowever, for many, they were left cringing at hearing her speak during the coverage.One fan posted: “Why is Kate Abdo putting on that American accent? It’s hilarious but cringeworthy.”A second wrote: “Kate Abdo switching in-between an English & American accent is cringe.”A third commented: “Kate Abdo putting on that ridiculous American accent for no reason on this coverage is doing my head in.”Most read in BoxingHowever, some did enjoy Abdo’s accent change with one saying it was a highlight of the show.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne said: “When you speak four languages fluently, you can use any accent you want.”Another added: “Kate Abdo’s American accent was the best thing about this.”Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in unanimous decision as crowd boo fightFollow all the action from Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson with SunSport’s LIVE BLOGNetflix came under fire from viewers during the fight broadcast.The streaming service struggled wth technical difficulties such as buffering and freezing.Tyson left the chosen commentators baffled during the fight.The boxing legend continuously bit into his gloves, which left broadcaster Roy Jones Jr confused.Fans were left booing the final result as Paul was named the unanimous victor over Tyson.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter the fight, Paul claimed that he opted not to knock out Tyson ‘on purpose’.Tyson is keen to continue fighting and even challenged Paul’s brother Logan after the fight.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More

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    ‘I don’t like that at all,’ says commentator as he pinpoints moment Mike Tyson ‘looks old’ and fans slam ‘elderly abuse’

    JAKE PAUL’S victory over Mike Tyson was described as “elderly abuse” and “disgusting”.And even a commentator said that he “didn’t like that at all” during the contest.Mike Tyson was beaten by Jake Paul in their Netflix showdownCredit: GettyIron Mike looked spent within the first few two-minute roundsCredit: AFPPaul, 27, easily beat a puffed Tyson, 58, via a unanimous points decision in their Netflix showdown.The veteran, wearing a knee brace, started strongly but faded within the first few two-minute rounds and ended up stagnant in the ring as Paul refused to go for the knockout.Instead, the youngster toyed with the former undisputed heavyweight world champion until the eighth round, when the final bell sounded to end the farce.And it was no surprise at all when the YouTube star secured the victory against his opponent 31 years his senior, who landed just 18 punches and was gasping for air throughout.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONBut despite the pre-match hype, the bout did not live up to its billing – and instead left most people watching feeling rather uncomfortable, especially when a spent Tyson’s legs started to give way in a troubling third round. One commentator said: “His age is showing.”Another added: “He does not look good at all. He also keeps swaying.”I don’t like Mike’s legs at all. He knows Mike’s legs are failing him.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe 27-year-old ran away from Iron Mike early on and clearly had the tactic of just surviving the early stages, knowing his fitness would see him outlast the ageing icon. And many of the thousands of boxing stars and fans trying to watch the action live on Netflix flooded social media with their reactions to the harrowing experience for Tyson.Jake Paul wins boxing match against Mike Tyson So much so that “he’s 58” was trending on X at one stage. Terence Crawford wrote: “I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit.”He looked like trash, to train that long and only throw 97 punches the whole fight is crazy. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt out there.”KSI posted: “What a sad watch. Whole thing was sad.”Mike Tyson is twice the age of Jake Paul ffs. It was never EVER gonna be close.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.”I can’t believe that this elderly abuse was even sanctioned. Just disgusting.”Magic Johnson typed: “I cut it off because I couldn’t watch anymore. It’s sad to see Mike Tyson like this because I went to every Tyson fight. This fight tonight was not great for boxing.”Piers Morgan posted: “Prime @MikeTyson would have destroyed @jakepaul in 90 seconds. “A 58-year-old Tyson went eight rounds against a much fitter and very capable boxer half his age. “Mock him all you like, but Mike’s got the heart of a lion, balls of steel, and will always be an absolute legend.”One fan said: “Mike Tyson kinda looks old.”Another commented: “Mike Tyson looks so sad and old.”Paul vs Tyson shocking punch statsTHE punch stats from Mike Tyson’s defeat to Jake Paul made for “sad” reading.Veteran Iron Mike, 58, started strongly enough in his Netflix boxing fight with the former YouTuber.But he simply ran out of gas within the first few minutes of the eight-round contest.In the 16 minutes of action, the former undisputed heavyweight world champion landed just 18 punches – averaging just 2.25 successful hits per round.In total, he only attempted 97, meaning he made contact with just 18 per cent.By comparison, Paul, 27, threw a whopping 278 punches – nearly 200 more than his ageing opponent – but still only landed 78 for a success rate of 28 per cent despite his opponent barely moving.His most explosive round came in the third when the victorious Problem Child attempted 44 punches and connected with 16 of them.However, a woeful fifth round saw just four punches landed between the pair as the quality failed to live up to the hype and Paul refused to go for the knockout.A third responded: “It was just sad to see a legend like Mike Tyson not able to do much inside the ring.”A fourth fan added: “You all can say you wasted your time, I didn’t. That’s Iron Mike Tyson. You got to see him box. He’s 58 years old. He made you believe he could do it. He didn’t go down. Dude is an actual living legend.”And a final user tweeted: “So pleased Mike Tyson finished the fight and got out without taking too much damage. “He’s done brilliant at 58 to go through a camp and get through the rounds with a man half his age. “Hopefully that’s scratched the itch and that’s the last time he’s in a boxing ring getting punches thrown at him.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, despite the disappointment, Tyson refused to confirm his retirement.And instead he called out Paul’s brother Logan in the ring for his next bout. Tyson was on the end of 78 punches from his opponentCredit: SportsfileThe former heavyweight world champion had nothing left to giveCredit: SportsfileThere was plenty of respect from the Problem Child who refused to go for the knockoutCredit: GettyPaul was handed the victory via a unanimous points decisionCredit: Getty More

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    Tony Bellew controversially claims Jake Paul broke major rule vs Mike Tyson that made a ‘huge difference’

    TONY BELLEW has claimed Jake Paul broke a rule during his win over Mike Tyson.The 58-year-old boxing legend was beaten by the influencer-turned-boxer on points.Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson on points in TexasCredit: APTony Bellew, who gatecrashed a pre-fight event with an old man, claimed Paul may have broken the rules against Iron MikeCredit: SportsfileTyson started on the front foot but fell away due to tiredness after just two rounds.Yet it took former boxer Bellew just seconds to spot a possible issue with Paul’s gloves.Before the highly-anticipated fight, it was agreed that 14oz gloves would be worn rather than 10oz ones usually worn in professional bouts.The bigger gloves naturally slow punches down and lessen the impact of their blows, making a knockout more difficult.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Bellew claimed Paul did not stick to the regulations, tweeting: “The gloves Mike has on are looking heavily padded while Jake has on grants which are full on punchers gloves.”There is a huge difference in them gloves and I’m only watching from a bed.”Despite Bellew’s opinion, there is no suggestion that Paul was in fact using banned gloves.The 27-year-old wore his veteran opponent out quickly but did not go for a knockout blow.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul said: “I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt.”But due to the stand-off approach, fans slammed the contest as the “worst fight ever”.Watch embarrassing moment Paul vs Tyson fans BRAWL throwing sloppy punchesAnd Bellew also took aim, saying: “We are all to blame for this man! We are all talking and watching! We have to stop this fool! Don’t tune into him until he fights someone who is fit healthy and not a grandfather! “Any proper boxing people helping Paul need to look at themselves! This is just sad.”But he did also praise him, saying: “I don’t like this stupid idiot kid but I will say this… he stopped beating on Mike there and showed him some respect and dignity by letting him survive. “He didn’t go for the KO there, he stepped off him and let him be.”Bellew caused controversy at the pre-fight press conference by gatecrashing the event with an old man and using him to mock Paul’s opponent selection.The move was part of a Paddy Power publicity stunt.But the Liverpudlian was unhappy at how he was removed by security, saying: “You don’t know who I am. Don’t put your hands on me.” Paul vs Tyson shocking punch statsTHE punch stats from Mike Tyson’s defeat to Jake Paul made for “sad” reading.Veteran Iron Mike, 58, started strongly enough in his Netflix boxing fight with the former YouTuber.But he simply ran out of gas within the first few minutes of the eight-round contest.In the 16 minutes of action, the former undisputed heavyweight world champion landed just 18 punches – averaging just 2.25 successful hits per round.In total, he only attempted 97, meaning he made contact with just 18 per cent.By comparison, Paul, 27, threw a whopping 278 punches – nearly 200 more than his ageing opponent – but still only landed 78 for a success rate of 28 per cent despite his opponent barely moving.His most explosive round came in the third when the victorious Problem Child attempted 44 punches and connected with 16 of them.However, a woeful fifth round saw just four punches landed between the pair as the quality failed to live up to the hype and Paul refused to go for the knockout. More

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    Katie Taylor wins controversial fight but still LOSES after £30million bet with Jake Paul

    KATIE TAYLOR lost her controversial £30MILLION bet with Jake Paul after he beat Mike Tyson.The female boxer beat Amanda Serrano in their undisputed lightweight rematch at the AT&T Stadium.Katie Taylor won her grudge match against Amanda SerranoCredit: GettySerrano was left bloodied after the controversial boutCredit: GettyTaylor lost a bet to Jake Paul as he beat Mike TysonCredit: SportsfileTaylor, 38, won the clash despite many fans claiming she was gifted the result against the seven-division champion.The pride of Ireland’s interest in the evening did not come to an end after her result though.She had made a bet with Paul that he would lose to Tyson last week.The bet was worth the pair’s purses from their respective fights.READ MORE ON BOXINGTaylor challenged Paul by saying, “Put your money where your mouth is”.This means that if Paul had lost, he may have had to cough up his £30m winnings from his fight.However, with Paul winning, it does mean that Taylor could be set to forfeit her £4.6m, which is the largest fight purse in women’s boxing history.It is not yet known whether or not Paul will actually force Taylor to pay up on the bet though.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDespite claiming the win over Serrano, Taylor was branded a “cheat” as her opponent was left bloodied.Taylor caused a huge cut above the left eye of the Puerto Rican in the fourth round with her head.Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in unanimous decision as crowd boo fightPaul vs Tyson shocking punch statsTHE punch stats from Mike Tyson’s defeat to Jake Paul made for “sad” reading.Veteran Iron Mike, 58, started strongly enough in his Netflix boxing fight with the former YouTuber.But he simply ran out of gas within the first few minutes of the eight-round contest.In the 16 minutes of action, the former undisputed heavyweight world champion landed just 18 punches – averaging just 2.25 successful hits per round.In total, he only attempted 97, meaning he made contact with just 18 per cent.By comparison, Paul, 27, threw a whopping 278 punches – nearly 200 more than his ageing opponent – but still only landed 78 for a success rate of 28 per cent despite his opponent barely moving.His most explosive round came in the third when the victorious Problem Child attempted 44 punches and connected with 16 of them.However, a woeful fifth round saw just four punches landed between the pair as the quality failed to live up to the hype and Paul refused to go for the knockout.She then honed in on the cut as she targeted it with left hooks in most of her combinations. Taylor was slammed as a “cheat” by Serrano’s corner during the contest.She was eventually handed a point deduction for incessantly butting the problem area.After the fight, Serrano claimed that it was the same thing that Taylor did against Chantelle Cameron.She said: “I knew the judges would be shady, I went up three divisions and dared to be great.”She headbutts in every fight, she does it in other fights.”I am a champion, I am happy and super-grateful to be here.”There was plenty of controversy throughout the entire night of the Netflix show.Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat dry-humped his opponent Whindersson Nunez during the undercard fight.READ MORE SUN STORIESPaul also had to contend with some criticism from fans as he was booed during his entrance.Viewers also had issues with Netflix’s live stream of the event due to technical difficulties.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More

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    Katie Taylor branded a ‘CHEAT’ after Amanda Serrano is left bloodied in controversial fight with scorecards revealed

    KATIE TAYLOR was branded a “CHEAT” before a bloodied Amanda Serrano levelled her own accusations in Texas.Taylor controversially retained her undisputed light-welterweight title with a unanimous decision victory on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson undercard.Katie Taylor has been branded a ‘cheat’ by Amanda Serrano’s cornerCredit: GettySerrano suffered a horror cut in the epic rematchThe pair renewed their rivalry on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s clash with Jake PaulCredit: GettyAll three judges scored the fight 95-94 for Taylor – despite the Pride of Ireland suffering a point deduction.The crowd at the AT&T Stadium in Texas booed at the result, with Serrano having suffered a gruesome cut at the end of the fourth round, which turned the fight.A clash of heads again in round six split that cut open further and the referee called the ringside doctor to check it out, as blood poured down the Puerto Rican’s face.Taylor, 38, honed in on the cut, grinding against it in the clinch and targeting left hooks in virtually every combination. READ MORE BOXING NEWSSerrano’s corner branded Taylor a “cheat” during the contest as the champion kept pressing.Not long after, Taylor was docked a point for incessantly butting with Serrano’s left eye.And Serrano, 36, herself suggested Taylor had done the same against Chantelle Cameron.The South American star said: “I knew the judges would be shady, I went up three divisions and dared to be great.Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPunch stats showed Serrano landed far more than her rival”She headbutts in every fight, she does it in other fights. I am a champion, I am happy and super-grateful to be here.”Serrano landed an incredible 324 punches – compared to her opponent’s 217.Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in unanimous decision as crowd boo fightAt an average of 33 per round, CompuBox said it was the most by a female fighter since records began.And many thought her victory was sealed when Taylor was deducted a point for seemingly headbutting a bloodied Serrano’s cut above her eye.Serrano later tweeted from her changing room: “To my fans I’m going to always give it everything I have.”I’m a ruthless warrior and Katie is my buddy but Damn her best attribute is her head.”No punching power but hard head.”Serrano battled through to make it to the final bell, but the judges felt Taylor was still the better woman.Serrano suffered a huge cut above her right eyebrow thanks to a series of headbutts from TayloReferee Jon Schorle eventually ducked a point from Taylor for repeatedly leading with her headDuring the fight, Netflix commentator said the controversy around her win will “be an asterisk on Katie Taylor’s legacy”.On the controversy, Taylor said: “She’s a tough warrior and a big puncher, I don’t care if people disagree with the result, it’s only the judges who matter.”I didn’t agree with the point deduction, sometimes it just gets rough in there.”It was a rematch of their historic Madison Square Garden bust-up in 2022, which saw the Bray bruiser win via a split decision.Paul was booed as he was driven to the ring in a custom green ChevvyThe main event failed to live up to the hypeElsewhere, it was a night full of boos as fans were left utterly disappointed with Jake Paul’s unanimous victory over Mike Tyson.Paul dominated his 58-year-old opponent with very few punches landed in an extremely underwhelming Netflix affair.Iron Mike was lumbering around the ring, could barely keep his gumshield in and had nothing to offer as he looked completely shattered.Just four punches were landed between them in the fifth roundThe 27-year-old came to the ring first amid a chorus of jeers, driven in a customised green Chevvy car alongside his brother Logan, with a pigeon in a cage, as In The Air Tonight played over the speakers.Meanwhile, the chaos continued after the main event as Taylor’s promoter Eddie Hearn was refused entry into the press room.Hearn is feuding with Paul as the pair are locked in a $100million lawsuit and will go head to head in front of a US judge next week.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Matchroom chief sued the Problem Child over comments about boxing judge Glenn Feldman.But Hearn finally made his way in after threatening that Taylor wouldn’t be in the press conference either.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More