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MIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.The former undisputed heavyweight champion took part in his first professional boxing match in nearly 20 years against YouTuber Jake Paul.Jake Paul comprehensively beat Mike Tyson in their Netflix showdownCredit: SportsfileThe YouTuber secured the victory thanks to a unanimous points decisionCredit: GettyBut he failed to turn back the clock with a nostalgic KO and looked every bit his 58 years as he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to the social media sensation.Tyson landed just 18 punches on his opponent from 97 thrown across the 16 minutes of action. However, he refused to throw in the towel on his career – and even called out Jake’s brother Logan for a bout in the post-fight aftermath. Below, SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONAnd he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation 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 TysonMost read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSROUND TWOPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Every time he is in a half-legit fight he loses his bravado, runs away and holds his opponents.Jake Paul wins boxing match against Mike Tyson Iron Mike came out swinging and took the opening rounds on the SunSport scorecardCredit: GettyTommy 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’s head and body movement is slick enough to dodge slow Paul punches.Tyson looks spent now. 240 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.Tyson is barely moving now. He’s just producing the odd shuffle forward which Paul counters.Barely any punches are being thrown, let alone landed. 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.Paul’s corner tells him Tyson is slow. Yeah, no s***, man – he’s 58.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.Tyson misses a left hook from about 6ft.Verdict 10-9 PaulIt did not take long for Tyson to tire outCredit: AFPPaul refused to knockout the veteranCredit: GettyThe youngster landed 78 of his 278 punchesCredit: SportsfileROUND SIXThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.They literally landed FOUR punches between them in round five. FOUR. F-O-U-R.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.It’s another Jake Paul farce just like the Tommy Fury dance.Verdict 10-9 PaulROUND SEVENTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.This is perfect for proper boxing – a stark reminder of the levels of this game and the conmen that try to use and abuse it.Paul lands a hook on Tyson’s tattooed trunk.ROUND EIGHTThe last round – hopefully of Jake Paul’s boxing career. Mike Tyson showing incredible heart to still be in there.Thank God this is almost over. Two more slow minutes.Boos begin to ring out around the stadium again. No doubt Netflix viewers wish the buffering would return.The AT&T Stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Go back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The judges have their say… 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73 all in favour of Paul. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut 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 PaulPaul bowed for one of the all-time greats in the closing secondsCredit: GettyThe victor celebrated with his girlfriend Jutta Leerdam in the ringCredit: AP More

THE 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.Mike Tyson struggled to land many punches on Jake PaulCredit: GettyThe former YouTuber earned a comfortable victory against the boxing iconCredit: GettyBut he simply ran out of gas within the first few minutes of the eight-round contest.And that was proven by his dismal performance when it came to his shots.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.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONBy 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. When the stats flashed up on a graphic during the fight, one commentator forlornly said: “You look at the numbers, and I hate to say it, but they’re kinda sad.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFans watching the action from home on Netflix were also left disappointed.One said: “It was just sad to see a legend like Mike Tyson not able to do much inside the ring.”Mike Tyson, 58, REFUSES to retire as he calls out Jake Paul’s brother Logan who says ‘I’ll kill you’ Another wrote: “Mike Tyson’s next contract should call for him to land at least 25 punches.”A third added: “Stayed up to watch a sparring session and no one could land a punch. 28 per cent jab accuracy is comically pathetic for Jake Paul against a 58-year-old Tyson who wouldn’t throw a punch.”And a fourth quipped: “I’d make a joke but I’m afraid it won’t land.”Terence Crawford also weighed in and was not afraid to speak his mind about Tyson’s lacklustre performance.He 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.”Paul was booed when he came out to the ring in a customised green Chevvy in a $1million diamond-encrusted silver outfit.Tyson threw just 97 punches and connected with 18 of themCredit: NetflixJake 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 PaulTyson – who kept things simple with an old-school black robe – started strongly after the first bell and landed a couple of decent hits.However, Paul’s tactic was simple – to run away from his opponent and wear him out.And it worked a treat as the 58-year-old puffed his way to the end, biting on his gloves and just about still standing but unable to do any damage. So there was no surprise when Paul’s unanimous points victory was announced. Tyson, incredibly, refused to call time on his boxing career after his seventh professional defeat – nearly 20 years after his sixth.READ MORE SUN STORIESInstead, he called out Jake’s older brother Logan – who immediately responded by claiming he would “kill” the ageing icon. Both Tyson and Paul will be suspended on medical grounds for 24 days following the contest as per the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation rules.Tyson came out of the blocks well but soon tiredCredit: GettyHe called out Paul’s brother Logan for his next fightCredit: Netflix More

MIKE TYSON refused to rule out fighting again after his defeat to Jake Paul.The 58-year-old boxing legend was beaten by the YouTuber-turned-boxer 31 years his junior via a unanimous decision. Mike Tyson was beaten by Jake Paul in their highly-anticipated boutCredit: AFPTyson brilliantly called out Logan Paul after the fight and hinted he is not hanging up his gloves just yetCredit: NetflixA perplexed Logan threatened the boxing greatCredit: Netflix After the result was announced, Iron Mike was quizzed on his future.He was asked by Netflix host Ariel Helwani in the ring: “Do you want to do this again or are you officially done now?”Tyson replied: “I don’t know. It depends on the situation.”After being told “that was possibly the last time”, the icon added: “I don’t think so.”READ MORE IN BOXINGHe then nodded when a shocked Helwani replied: “You’ve got more in you?”Pushed on who he would like to fight next, Tyson brilliantly hit back with a cheeky smile, saying: “Maybe his brother.”Jake turned around and pointed at his older sibling Logan, who looked perplexed at being called out.Handed the microphone, Logan then said: “F***, I would kill you, Mike.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson responded: “It is on then.” The Baddest Man on the Planet also revealed he was happy with his performance against Paul.Mike Tyson suffers major wardrobe malfunction after Netflix show his naked bare bum live leaving viewers stunned After tempers flared in the build-up to the fight, which resulted in the older man slapping his younger rival during the face-off, there was respect between the two tonight.Tyson said Paul was a “very good fighter” and he “absolutely” deserves more credit from his critics.Paul called him “an icon” and that it was “an honour to be able to fight him”. More

JAKE PAUL easily beat a 58-year-old Mike Tyson as fans booed their underwhelming and dull Netflix fight. The youngster wore out the veteran and can now brag that he defeated boxing icon Iron Mike in the ring. Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in their Netflix showdownCredit: SportsfileThe former YouTuber had bags more energy than his veteran opponentCredit: APTyson hit Paul early on but soon was running on emptyCredit: APThe Problem Child secured the victory with a unanimous decisionCredit: GettyPaul bowed before Tyson in the closing stagesCredit: GettyBut the highly-anticipated fight failed to match the hype.Tyson was the youngest heavyweight champion of the world aged just 20 all the way back in November 1986.He then became the undisputed king of the boxing division – a decade before Paul was even born.Paul, 27, dubbed The Problem Child, found fame on the Disney channel before becoming a YouTube sensation with his brother Logan.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULA 58-year-old against someone young enough to be his son – the largest age difference in a legally-sanctioned professional boxing fight of all time.Tyson, who had won 44 of his 50 professional wins by knockout – had his last official fight nearly 20 years ago in June 2005.Paul a social media influencer turned boxer lost to Tommy Fury last year.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMake no mistake about it, this clash of eras, clash of egos and clash of entertainers could only happen because of the cash on offer for the Baddest Man on the Planet, one of the all-time boxing greats. Most read in BoxingBut after Tori Kelly performed the national anthem inside the packed-out AT&T Stadium in Texas, it was – finally – time for the talking to stop and for the long-awaited fight to, at lost last, take centre stage in front of a star-studded crowd.Jake Paul wins boxing match against Mike Tyson Paul came to the ring first amid a chorus of boos, 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.The youngster is an entertainer and was ready to shine – not just because he was dressed in silver shorts, gloves and a jacket totalling 360 diamonds and costing $1million. For Tyson, it was a far simpler ring walk – an old-school black LFGO robe, black trunks, black gloves, a support on his right knee and a gentle solo stroll to face his foe.No riff-raff, no unnecessary paraphernalia. Tyson the boxer, here for business. Paul was driven to the ring in a custom green ChevvyCredit: SportsfileTyson kept things simple with his ring walkCredit: GettyPaul was decked out in a $1million outfitCredit: AFPTyson came out swinging and claimed the first two rounds for most peopleCredit: GettyA quick briefing from the referee, a touch of the gloves and the ring emptied but for the two fighters and the man tasked with keeping the eight-round bout in order.Paul says: “I love you, Mike” just before the bell and then runs away at the first opportunity.It was a cowardly move – but a clever one to tire the veteran, who landed a couple of big early shots, out. Within the first three rounds, Tyson was spent – allowing Paul to duck and weave with his 27-year-old energy. The stagnant 58-year-old, though, was lumbering around the ring, could barely keep his gumshield in and had nothing to offer, completely shattered. Just four punches were landed between them in the fifth round as the quality – or lack of quality – of the fifth was laid bare and proved many people’s fears and suspicions about the so-called fight. Tyson showed a bit of life early in the seventh round – but early being the crucial word.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.Within 20 seconds, he was blowing hard and still had 100 seconds to get to the bell vertical as Paul refused to take advantage and go for the KO.By the end, Tyson had given up and the final bell could not come soon enough as the commentator brilliantly called it: “Father time is unbeaten for a reason.”When it did come, they embraced, exchanged classy pleasantries and showed their respect – but the result was not in question. A unanimous decision that went 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73 with the three judges to Paul.And for the thousands watching on Netflix around the world, they were just glad the farce was over and old Tyson had walked away unscathed. One said: “The saddest watch in boxing history.”Another wrote: “Paul vs Tyson… I was expecting something more, but this felt like a waste.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third added: “Everybody lost. Paul. Tyson. Us. What a waste of time.”And a final user responded: “This is boring. Embarrassing. Paul looks scared to p*** Tyson off. Tyson looks like a retired gym teacher. 2/10 would not recommend.”70,000 fans packed out the AT&T Stadium in TexasCredit: APTyson could barely move after a few rounds and offered very littleCredit: AFPPaul refused to go for the knockoutCredit: SportsfileHe can forever tell people that he beat the Baddest Man on the PlanetCredit: SportsfileThe pair exchanged pleasantries as the fight fizzled out towards the final bellCredit: GettyPaul was understandably excited when the result was confirmedCredit: APJutta Leerdam congratulated her boyfriend on the winCredit: AFP More

JAKE PAUL was booed by fans inside the AT&T Stadium on his way to the ring against Mike Tyson.The former heavyweight world champion was defeated by the YouTuber-turned-boxer 31 years his junior in Texas.Jake Paul was booed by fans inside the AT&T StadiumCredit: APHis ringwalk was in a car sat alongside his brother LoganCredit: GettyPaul was jeered as his walk-out song mocked Iron MikeCredit: AFPPaul, 27, made his way to the ring sat in a car alongside his older brother Logan.The younger man wore a $1million diamond-encrusted shorts and shoes for the fight.He came out to the Phil Collins hit “In The Air Tonight”, which was a slay dig at Iron Mike after he sung the song during a cameo in the film Hangover.But fans made their feelings clear as Paul was loudly jeered by spectators.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Problem Child was also booed when the stadium announcer read out his boxing record.On the other hand, Tyson, 58, was greeted with huge cheers when he made his way to the ring with a stern look on his face.Fans reacted on social media: “Jake Paul sold out an 80,000 person arena just to be booed by everyone there.”Another added: “Paul coming out to mostly boos after they announce he’s the ‘most followed boxer in the world on social media’ is everything that tonight is.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMore reacted: “Paul gets booed to hell by half the crowd, place absolutely erupts for Tyson. My God the amount of love for that man is nuts.”A fourth wrote: “Getting booed by the entire crowd at his own event has to hurt worse than any punch landed tonight.”Jake Paul shows off $1 million diamond-encrusted ring outfit for Mike Tyson fight – the most expensive ever made And it was not the only boos heard tonight, with fans calling Katie Taylor’s controversial win over Amanda Serrano a “robbery”.Supporters were also left underwhelmed by the blockbuster main event as Paul, as expected, wore down Tyson and won via a unanimous decision. More